Evidence-Based Management of Knee Osteoarthritis

Course Description:

With aging of the general population and increase in body mass of the average individual, the incidence and prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) has increased dramatically over the past 10 years. In the past several years, new evidence has emerged from several large epidemiological, interventional, and mechanistic studies that have expanded our understanding of OA initiation, progression, and treatment. Organizations such as the American College of Rheumatology and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons have also synthesized recent evidence about how to manage this disease to provide updated recommendations for healthcare practitioners. Advancements in biomechanical technologies have revealed new details about how forces in our joints can contribute to both the incidence and progression of this OA. The information in this course will help to fill the expanding gap between research and clinical practice as this disease becomes more prevalent. People who complete this course will gain insight into risk factors that may lead to OA progression and develop a better understanding of the most effective treatment options.