[Ambulatory diagnosis and therapy of gonarthrosis].
OBJECTIVE
To develop recommendations for appropriate diagnostic procedures and conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis in outpatients.


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.


CONCLUSIONS
Effective treatment of knee osteoarthritis must be based on available recommendations and guidelines.
Puhl
W
W
Orthopädische Klinik mit Querschnittgelähmtenzentrum der Universität Ulm.
Bernau
A
A
Böhle
E
E
Brune
K
K
Gerhardt
P
P
Greitemann
B
B
Günther
K P
KP
Heber
F
F
Hof
N
N
Holfelder
G
G
Noack
W
W
Zeilhofer
H U
HU
D000553:Ambulatory Care; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001915:Braces; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D005938:Glucocorticoids