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Having an X-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider potentially unnecessary surgery
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability, affecting more than 2 million Australians. Routine X-rays aren't recommended to diagnose the condition. Instead, GPs can make a ...
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Do you have knee pain from osteoarthritis? You might not need surgery. Here’s what to try instead
Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to updated treatment guidelines from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality ...
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Having an X-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider potentially unnecessary surgery
One group received a clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis based on age and symptoms, without being sent for an X-ray. The other two groups had X-rays to determine their diagnosis (the doctor ...
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Having x-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider potentially unnecessary surgery
Routine x-rays aren’t recommended to diagnose the condition. Instead, GPs can make a diagnosis based on symptoms and medical history.     Yet nearly half of new patients with knee osteoarthritis who ...
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Having x-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider potentially unnecessary surgery
One group received a clinical diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis based on age and symptoms, without being sent for an x-ray. The other two groups had x-rays to determine their diagnosis (the doctor ...