MsK

Question 1

X-rays correlation in OA

Answer 1

• may not detect early OA

- radiographic findings don’t really correlate with severity of dz

Question 2

Knee braces for OA

Answer 2

• mixed evidence for bebefit
• more short term than long term benefit
• vagus off loading brace and soft braces can be options

Question 3

NSAIDs for knee OA

Answer 3

• diclofenac 150 mg is most effective

Question 4

Injections for knee OA

Answer 4

• AAOS doesn’t recommend for or against hyaluronic acid or steroid injections
• studies show nsaids may be as good as injections
• mixed evidence on hyaluronic
• can have increased cartilage loss with steroid injections,