Daniel Hill1, Andrew Boyd2, Tim Board3. 1. Wrightington Hospital, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9EP, UK. drdanielhill@icloud.com. 2. Clinical Priority Champion: Physical Activity and Lifestyle, Royal College of General Practitioners, London, UK. 3. Wrightington Hospital, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9EP, UK.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this survey was to explore general practitioners' opinions and practices regarding the management of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in obesity. METHODS: Questionnaires were sent electronically to members of the Royal College of General Practitioners specialty interest groups: GPs with an Interest in Nutrition Group and the Physical Activity and Life Style group. RESULTS: The response rate was 75% (142/190). The majority stated weight loss should be the first-line treatment. Half stated that community interventions were effective, and three quarters stated that bariatric surgery should be available to these patients. Two-thirds reported that their knowledge and training around obesity management was insufficient. CONCLUSION: Our survey has shown a variation in the opinions and practices amongst respondents on the management of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in obesity. Given the projected obesity epidemic, greater training and resources are required in the community setting to enable effective management. There is support for the creation of combined ortho-bariatric services.
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this survey was to explore general practitioners' opinions and practices regarding the management of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in obesity. METHODS: Questionnaires were sent electronically to members of the Royal College of General Practitioners specialty interest groups: GPs with an Interest in Nutrition Group and the Physical Activity and Life Style group. RESULTS: The response rate was 75% (142/190). The majority stated weight loss should be the first-line treatment. Half stated that community interventions were effective, and three quarters stated that bariatric surgery should be available to these patients. Two-thirds reported that their knowledge and training around obesity management was insufficient. CONCLUSION: Our survey has shown a variation in the opinions and practices amongst respondents on the management of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in obesity. Given the projected obesity epidemic, greater training and resources are required in the community setting to enable effective management. There is support for the creation of combined ortho-bariatric services.
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Keywords:
Best management; General practitioner practice; Management of symptomatic osteoarthritis in obesity; Outcomes and complications
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