Summary
Interest in the non-surgical management of knee osteoarthritis has grown exponentially over the past several decades. In particular, there has been a significant increase in the amount of research being conducted on injection-based treatments for the management of osteoarthritis. As a result, recent evidence has put into question the use of certain injection-based treatments for the management of knee osteoarthritis.
This 1.5-hour webinar will provide an overview of the evidence for injection-based treatments for knee osteoarthritis (corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell) and provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based recommendations to inform their clinical practice.
Objectives
By the end of this 1.5-hour live webinar, participants will be able to:
- Appreciate the complex, multifactorial nature of knee osteoarthritis.
- Understand best-practice recommendations regarding core management strategies for knee osteoarthritis.
- Understand the potential mechanisms of action, benefits, harms and limitations of injection-based treatments for knee osteoarthritis (corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell).
- Think critically about injection-based treatments for knee osteoarthritis and identify potential treatment alternatives.
- Clearly and concisely explain to patients available injection-based treatment options for knee osteoarthritis, as well as their potential benefits, harms and limitations.
Course Content
Target professionals
Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner’s license or regulation. Continuing education courses should not be taken by people who are not licensed or regulated.This does not apply when they are part of a specific plan of care. By participating in this course, the participant agrees to respect his/her professional scope of practice.
Very clear! Good summary of knee injections based on evidence. Some orthopedists should also attend this training so that we have a common message.