Question

A 69-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis reports pain limiting walking. She is overweight but otherwise well. X-ray confirms moderate osteoarthritis. What is the most appropriate first-line management approach?

Accepted Answer

Advise exercise, weight loss and simple analgesia such as Paracetamol or topical NSAIDs

Answer

Refer immediately for knee replacement

Answer

Start strong opioid analgesia

Answer

Prescribe long-term oral NSAIDs without review

Answer

Advise bed rest to protect the joint

Practice question

A 69-year-old woman with knee osteoarthritis reports pain limiting walking. She is overweight but otherwise well. X-ray confirms moderate osteoarthritis. What is the most appropriate first-line management approach?