Search results for "Osteoarthritis"
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of left knee pain
A 76-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of left knee pain of moderate intensity that worsens with ambulation. She reports minimal pain at rest and no nocturnal pain. There are no clicking or locking symptoms. She has tried naproxen and ibuprofen but developed dyspepsia; acetaminophen provides mild to moderate relief. The patient has hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and chronic stable angina. Medications are lisinopril, metoprolol, simvastatin, low-dose aspirin, and nitroglycerin as needed. Following a physical exam, lab results and radiograph, what is the next best step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/01/3.htm
1 Apr 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of left knee pain
A 76-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of left knee pain of moderate intensity that worsens with ambulation. She reports minimal pain at rest and no nocturnal pain. There are no clicking or locking symptoms. She has tried naproxen and ibuprofen but developed dyspepsia; acetaminophen provides mild to moderate relief. Following a physical exam, lab results and a radiograph, what is the next best step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/17/3.htm
17 Dec 2013
Total knee arthroplasty may be associated with weight gain
Patients who undergo knee arthroplasty may be at risk for weight gain in the five years after surgery, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/07/5.htm
7 May 2013
Early interventions overlooked in OA
Osteoarthritis has been somewhat neglected, according to a recently formed consortium that is advocating for more proactive diagnosis and intervention. Earlier screening and a less reactive approach might head off some of the worst of the difficulties and related treatment costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/osteoarthritis.htm
1 May 2013
Earlier recognition may help outcomes in osteoarthritis
Interventions such as exercise and weight loss are more likely to be successful for osteoarthritis if it is detected early.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/editors.htm
1 May 2013
PERSPECTIVES 4 ACPINTERNIST Osteoarthritis affects millions of Americans, but ...
PERSPECTIVES. 4 ACPINTERNIST. Osteoarthritis affects millions of Americans, but effective treatments for advanceddisease continue to be limited. ... The Chronic Osteoarthritis Management Initiative,which ACP supports, is looking to change that by encouraging primary care physiciansto recognize the problem earlier.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/05/acpi-201305-puzzle_t1.pdf
24 Apr 2013
MKSAP Quiz: gradually progressive knee pain
A 52-year-old man is evaluated for a 5-year history of gradually progressive left knee pain. He has 20 minutes of morning stiffness, which returns after prolonged inactivity. He has minimal to no pain at rest. He reports no clicking or locking of the knee. Over the past several months, the pain has limited his ambulation to no more than a few blocks. Following a physical exam and radiograph, what is the most appropriate next diagnostic step?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/04/23/3.htm
23 Apr 2013
ACP supports Chronic Osteoarthritis Management Initiative
The College has lent its support to the Chronic Osteoarthritis Management Initiative coordinated by the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/20/8.htm
20 Nov 2012
MKSAP Quiz: recurring pain and swelling of the knee
A 42-year-old woman is evaluated for recurring pain and swelling of the left knee and right ankle that began 5 months ago. Based on a physical exam, lab results and radiographs, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/13/3.htm
13 Nov 2012
Self-managed exercise may work for knee osteoarthritis
Self-managed physical therapy exercises such as aerobics, aquatics, strengthening and proprioception were effective for knee osteoarthritis, a literature review concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/11/06/5.htm
6 Nov 2012