Pain Management in Hip Osteoarthritis: 5 True/False Questions

Apr 05, 2018

Test your knowledge of treatment options for hip osteoarthritis with this quiz based on recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

References:1. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Management of osteoarthritis of the hip. March 13, 2017. Accessed March 30, 2018.2. Rozendaal RM, Koes BW, van Osch GJ, et al. Effect of glucosamine sulfate on hip osteoarthritis: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2008;148:268-277.

Although the latest guideline on management of hip osteoarthritis from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) focuses on total hip arthroplasty, it also includes recommendations for nonoperative treatment.¹

Glucosamine, NSAIDs, corticosteroids . . . what’s effective-and what’s not? Test your knowledge of conservative options for hip osteoarthritis with this true/false quiz based on the AAOS guideline.
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True or false? Glucosamine sulfate was shown to improve function, decrease stiffness, and reduce pain in patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip.

FALSE: In a randomized controlled trial, glucosamine sulfate did not perform better than placebo for improving function or reducing stiffness or pain in patients with hip osteoarthritis.²

True or false? Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) both reduce short-term pain and improve function in patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip.

TRUE: The results of high-quality placebo-controlled trials show that NSAIDs both reduce short-term pain and improve function in patients with hip osteoarthritis.

True or false? Intra-articular corticosteroids improve function and reduce pain in the short term for patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip.

TRUE: High-quality studies that compared intra-articular injection of corticosteroids with placebo showed statistically significant improvement in pain and function. The benefits of corticosteroid injection lasted up to 3 months after treatment.

True or false? Intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid improves function and reduces stiffness and pain in patients with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip.

FALSE: Intra-articular hyaluronic acid did not perform better than placebo for improving function or reducing stiffness or pain in patients with hip osteoarthritis.

True or false? As a conservative treatment, physical therapy improves function and reduces pain in patients with hip osteoarthritis who have mild to moderate symptoms.

TRUE: Strong evidence supports physical therapy as a conservative treatment to improve function and reduce pain in patients with hip osteoarthritis who have mild to moderate symptoms. The beneficial effects on function and pain last up to 9 months after treatment.