Outpatient management of knee osteoarthritis.
- Author:
Yiyang LIOW
1
;
Wilson WANG
2
;
Victor Weng Keong LOH
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: knee; osteoarthritis; treatment
- From:Singapore medical journal 2017;58(10):580-584
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
- Abstract: Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common disease that causes significant disability. Most patients can be managed conservatively in the outpatient setting. A small minority require surgery. The cornerstones of treatment are weight loss, exercise and analgesia. Walking aids, medial patellar taping, acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation are useful management adjuncts. Current evidence does not support routine prescription of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements. Early consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon should be made when conservative measures fail.
