The arthritic knee: patient assessment, treatment options and consent for surgery
| Autor: | Renjit Thomas Issac, Amit Bishnoi, Colin N.A. Esler |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
| Předmět: |
030222 orthopedics
medicine.medical_specialty education.field_of_study business.industry Population Treatment options Arthritic knee 030229 sport sciences Osteoarthritis Patient assessment medicine.disease 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Quality of life (healthcare) medicine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Intensive care medicine education business Healthcare providers Medical attention |
| Zdroj: | Orthopaedics and Trauma. 35:8-15 |
| ISSN: | 1877-1327 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.mporth.2020.12.001 |
| Popis: | Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is an important cause of morbidity and significantly affects quality of life. A large proportion of the population seek medical attention for this condition. There is also a significant economic burden for the healthcare provider. This article covers the assessment of patients with OA and includes pertinent points in the history and examination. The various treatment options are discussed based on current guidelines and the published literature. The consent process for conservative and surgical treatments is also discussed in this article. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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