Epidemiology of knee osteoarthritis in general practice: a registry-based study.

David SpitaelsPavlos MamourisBert Vaes Miek SmeetsFrank LuytenRosella HermensPatrik Vankrunkelsven

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

Increased prevalence, multimorbidity, and number of drug prescriptions confirm an increased burden of knee osteoarthritis. In future, these trends can be used to prioritise initiatives for improvement in care.

Keyphrases

knee osteoarthritis
general practice
risk factors
quality improvement
primary care
healthcare
palliative care
current status
pain management
emergency department
chronic pain