Clinical Practice Guideline of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) is updated to improve the management of patients with knee osteoarthritis. The updated guideline covers 38 recommendations for the management including preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care of patients with osteoarthritis. Which of the following modalities received a strong recommendation for the nonoperative treatment of patients with osteoarthritis symptoms of the knee? A. Acetaminophen B.
Glucosamine and chondroitin C. Offloading knee braces (varus or valgus) D. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) E. Both A and D Reference: https://www.guidelinecentral.com/summaries/american-academy-of-orthopaedic-surgeons-clinical-practice-guideline-on-treatment-of-osteoarthritis-of-the-knee-2nd-edition/#section-date McGrory BJ, Weber KL, Jevsevar DS, Sevarino K. Surgical management of…
