A 54-year-old woman with obesity and knee OA asks about weight loss targets for symptom improvement. What is supported?...

Question

A 54-year-old woman with obesity and knee OA asks about weight loss targets for symptom improvement. What is supported?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss of ≥5-10% improves pain/function

Answer

Weight loss is ineffective for OA

Answer

Only surgery helps

Answer

Gain muscle mass without weight loss is sufficient

Answer

Only opioids help pain

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Osteoarthritis