A 66-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis has persistent pain despite exercise and topical NSAIDs. BMI 33. What next is guideline-supported?...

Question

A 66-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis has persistent pain despite exercise and topical NSAIDs. BMI 33. What next is guideline-supported?

Accepted Answer

Intra-articular corticosteroid injection for short-term relief

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Chronic oral opioids

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Glucosamine as first-line

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Arthroscopy for degenerative OA

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Systemic steroids

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Osteoarthritis