Table 7.
Treatment options for 110 patients not having total joint replacement: 12 month follow-up data
| Outcome/treatment following consultation with surgeon, n (%) | Hip OA patients (n = 44a) | Knee OA patients n = 66a) | Total (n = 110) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor hip/knee | 15(34.1) | 6(9.1) | 21 (19.1) |
| No treatment/no operation | 7(15.9) | 12(18.2) | 19(17.3) |
| Indicated joint to be replaced (no surgery within follow-up time) | 8(18.2) | 9(13.6) | 17(15.5) |
| Injection | 4(9.1) | 9(13.6) | 13(11.9) |
| Recommended physiotherapy | 2 (4.5) | 9(13.6) | 11 (10.0) |
| Arthroscopy | N/A | 11 (16.7) | 11 (10.0) |
| Patient feels not ready | 3 (6.8) | 8(12.1) | 11 (10.0) |
| Further investigation | 1 (2.3) | 4(6.1) | 5 (4.5) |
| Not able to have operation due to other health problem | 3 (6.8) | 1(1.5) | 4 (3.6) |
| Age — too young | 1 (2.3) | 2 (3.0) | 3 (2.7) |
| Exercise | 1 (2.3) | 2 (3.0) | 3 (2.7) |
| Patient not able to have operation due to personal reasons | 2 (4.5) | 0 | 2(1.8) |
| Referral to another specialist | 2 (4.5) | 0 | 2(1.8) |
| Hydrotherapy | 1 (2.3) | 0 | 1 (0.9) |
| Weight management | 0 | 1(1.5) | 1 (0.9) |
a
Six hip and eight knee OA patients had more than one outcome following consultation. OA = osteoarthritis.