A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis presents with chronic pain limiting her walking. She takes acetaminophen intermittently ...

Question

A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis presents with chronic pain limiting her walking. She takes acetaminophen intermittently with partial relief. What is the most appropriate next step in managing her osteoarthritis pain according to Canadian guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Recommend exercise, weight loss if appropriate, and consider topical NSAIDs to the knee

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Start long-term high-dose oral opioids

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Prescribe systemic corticosteroids

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Advise complete rest of the joint

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Use intra-articular antibiotics

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Knee osteoarthritis

A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis and knee osteoarthritis presents with chronic pain limiting her walking. She takes acetaminophen intermittently with partial relief. What is the most appropriate next step in managing her osteoarthritis pain according to Canadian guidelines?