A 73-year-old woman with osteoarthritis of the knees reports worsening pain despite intermittent acetaminophen. She has hypertension and CKD stage 3. ...

Question

A 73-year-old woman with osteoarthritis of the knees reports worsening pain despite intermittent acetaminophen. She has hypertension and CKD stage 3. According to osteoarthritis management principles, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Refer for intra-articular steroid injection and physiotherapy focusing on strengthening and weight loss

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Start long-term high-dose oral NSAIDs

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Start chronic opioid therapy

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Order immediate knee replacement surgery

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Recommend prolonged bed rest

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Knee osteoarthritis management

A 73-year-old woman with osteoarthritis of the knees reports worsening pain despite intermittent acetaminophen. She has hypertension and CKD stage 3. According to osteoarthritis management principles, what is the most appropriate next step?