The assessment and management of the arthritic knee: an update.
Khan, Shehzaad Logan, Peter C Asokan, Ajay Handford, Charles Moores, Thomas
Khan, Shehzaad
Logan, Peter C
Asokan, Ajay
Handford, Charles
Moores, Thomas
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Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital; Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; University College London Hospital; Queen Elizabeth Hospital
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2020-11-19
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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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Khan S, Logan PC, Asokan A, Handford C, Moores T. The Assessment and Management of the Arthritic Knee: An Update. Cureus. 2020 Nov 19;12(11):e11582.
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