Management of Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis in Obesity: a Survey of General Practitioners' Opinions and Practice

Overview

Journal Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2018 Apr 27

PMID 29696414

Citations 2

Authors

Daniel Hill

Andrew Boyd

Tim Board

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Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this survey was to explore general practitioners' opinions and practices regarding the management of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in obesity.

Methods: Questionnaires were sent electronically to members of the Royal College of General Practitioners specialty interest groups: GPs with an Interest in Nutrition Group and the Physical Activity and Life Style group.

Results: The response rate was 75% (142/190). The majority stated weight loss should be the first-line treatment. Half stated that community interventions were effective, and three quarters stated that bariatric surgery should be available to these patients. Two-thirds reported that their knowledge and training around obesity management was insufficient.

Conclusion: Our survey has shown a variation in the opinions and practices amongst respondents on the management of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in obesity. Given the projected obesity epidemic, greater training and resources are required in the community setting to enable effective management. There is support for the creation of combined ortho-bariatric services.

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