Australian Journal of General Practice
MBBS, PhD, FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA, Director, Knee Research Australia, Qld
Current advancements in rapid recovery following total knee replacement surgery relate to early mobilisation, exercise therapy, length of stay and discharge destination.
The lack of implementable policies that promote osteoarthritis prevention exposes Australians and the public health system to an enormous burden.
The updated Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard is an important tool that can support best practice care for people presenting with suspected knee osteoarthritis.