Question

A 68-year-old woman with osteoarthritis of the knees complains of pain limiting her mobility. She has hypertension and chronic kidney disease stage 3. What is the most appropriate first-line non-pharmacologic management?

Accepted Answer

Exercise therapy and weight reduction

Answer

Long-term NSAIDs at maximum dose

Answer

Intra-articular corticosteroid injections every month

Answer

Opioid analgesics

Answer

Total knee replacement immediately

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with osteoarthritis of the knees complains of pain limiting her mobility. She has hypertension and chronic kidney disease stage 3. What is the most appropriate first-line non-pharmacologic management?