title: An update on primary care management of knee osteoarthritis.
abstract: Primary care providers often make the initial diagnosis and play an important role in the effective management of knee osteoarthritis. This article reviews new treatment guidelines from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and discusses when to refer patients to specialists.
authors.affiliation: Cody Sasek is an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Cody
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sasek
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D001182:Arthroscopy; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D020370:Osteoarthritis, Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents