The Assessment and Management of the Arthritic Knee: An Update

Musculoskeletal disorders represent a significant primary care burden. Presentations pertaining to the painful knee are associated with a wide array of differentials; however, among these, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common one in patients older than 45 years. We have found that a significant nu...

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Published in:	Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 12; no. 11; p. e11582
Main Authors:	Khan, Shehzaad, Logan, Peter C, Asokan, Ajay, Handford, Charles, Moores, Thomas
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Cureus 19-11-2020
Subjects:	Family/General Practice Orthopedics knee arthroplasty conservative management knee osteoarthritis/ koa
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Summary:	Musculoskeletal disorders represent a significant primary care burden. Presentations pertaining to the painful knee are associated with a wide array of differentials; however, among these, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common one in patients older than 45 years. We have found that a significant number of onward secondary care referrals are misdirected. Therefore, there is a need for a comprehensive assessment and workup to ensure holistic patient care and timely input from specialist services. In this article, we highlight an approach to the management of the arthritic knee.
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ISSN:	2168-8184 2168-8184
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.11582