Question

A 70-year-old woman with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis attends her GP. She is overweight and uses occasional over-the-counter ibuprofen. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management plan?

Accepted Answer

Recommend weight loss, exercise and regular paracetamol, considering topical NSAIDs before long-term oral NSAIDs

Answer

Start long-term oral opioid therapy

Answer

Arrange immediate knee joint replacement

Answer

Prescribe high-dose oral NSAIDs as first-line therapy with no other measures

Answer

Recommend prolonged bed rest to protect the joint

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis attends her GP. She is overweight and uses occasional over-the-counter ibuprofen. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial management plan?