The three priorities in advanced care for osteoarthritis include surgical decision making, referral for evidence-informed non-surgical alternatives and surgical services.
This article identifies two priorities for action for Australians living with osteoarthritis.
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.
This study assesses the influence of baseline body mass index and baseline knee pain on improvements in patients participating in a weight loss program for knee osteoarthritis.
Many patients affected by the COVID-19-related temporary suspension of non-urgent elective surgery will present to their general practitioners for symptom management in the interim period.