Question

A 50-year-old man with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis is overweight and has hypertension. According to osteoarthritis management principles, which initial non-pharmacologic strategy is most strongly recommended to improve symptoms and function?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss and a supervised exercise programme focusing on strengthening and aerobic activity

Answer

Strict bed rest for 2 weeks

Answer

Long-term opioids as first-line therapy

Answer

Immediate arthroscopic surgery

Answer

Daily intra-articular steroid injections

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with chronic knee pain due to osteoarthritis is overweight and has hypertension. According to osteoarthritis management principles, which initial non-pharmacologic strategy is most strongly recommended to improve symptoms and function?