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Module 2: OARSI 2019 Updated Treatment Guidelines

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Staying up-to-date on the most effective and proven OA treatment guidelines and recommendations is crucial to helping your OA patients. These guidelines offer comprehensive and patient-centered treatment profiles to facilitate individualized treatment decisions regarding the management of OA.

When this module is completed, you will receive the “Module 2: OARSI 2019 Updated Treatment Guidelines” digital badge! However, to receive one CME credit, you must complete all five modules.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, learners should be able to:

  • Understand the foundational guidelines for treating OA as outlined by the OARSI 2019 treatment guidelines 
  • Know the different levels of recommended treatments for OA of the knee
  • Apply the treatment algorithm in clinical practice for OA of the knee 

Module Two Syllabus:

  • The treatment algorithm and how to use it in clinical practice for patients with OA of the knee
  • Core treatments for all patients with OA of the knee
  • Level 1A, Level 1B, and Level 2 treatments for OA of the knee without comorbidities
  • Level 1A, Level 1B, and Level 2 treatments for OA of the knee with gastrointestinal (GI) comorbidities
  • Level 1A, Level 1B, and Level 2 treatments for OA of the knee with cardiovascular (CV) comorbidities
  • Level 1A, Level 1B, and Level 2 treatments for OA of the knee with frailty
  • Level 1A, Level 1B, and Level 2 treatments for OA of the knee with widespread pain and/or depression
  • When to refer to orthopedic consultation
  • Treatments recommended against
  • Assessment questions

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