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Review
. 2000 Jan-Feb;138(1):85-92.
doi: 10.1055/s-2000-10120.

[Ambulatory diagnosis and therapy of gonarthrosis]

[Article in German]
W Puhl  1 , A Bernau, E Böhle, K Brune, P Gerhardt, B Greitemann, K P Günther, F Heber, N Hof, G Holfelder, W Noack, H U Zeilhofer
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[Ambulatory diagnosis and therapy of gonarthrosis]

[Article in German]
W Puhl et al. Z Orthop Ihre Grenzgeb. 2000 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Aim of study: To develop recommendations for appropriate diagnostic procedures and conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis in outpatients.

Material and methods: Following a consensus conference and expert reviews basic recommendations were developed.

Results: While standardized radiographic assessment is mandatory, MRI investigation should be restricted to problems apart from osteoarthritis. Indications for physical therapy, bracing and pharmaco-treatment depend on the severity of the disease. Guidelines for intraarticular injections are presented.

Conclusion: Effective treatment of knee osteoarthritis must be based on available recommendations and guidelines.

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