title: [Arthrosis of the knee - diagnosis and treatment].
abstract: The diagnosis of arthrosis of the knee is based on anamnestic, clinical and radiological findings. Epidemiological Danish data are presented with a diagnostic algorithm. Treatment ranges from initially conservative - although with limited evidence of cost-benefit efficiency - towards surgical intervention. As opposed to dogma suggesting a delay of arthroplasty, early surgical intervention results in improved outcomes. Optimal treatment of co-morbidities and control of haemoglobin before referral to surgery optimizes patient outcome.
authors.affiliation: Ortopædkirurgisk Afdeling, Hvidovre Hospital, Kettegård Alle 30, 2650 Hvidovre. henrikhusted@dadlnet.dk.
authors.forename: Henrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Husted
authors.forename: Henrik
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Schrøder
authors.forename: Anders
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Odgaard
authors.forename: Anders
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Troelsen
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy