Non Surgical Priority 4 from the Early Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis PSP


UNCERTAINTY: Is it possible to influence the progression of OA by modifying identifiable risk factors? (JLA PSP Non Surgical Priority 4)
Overall ranking amongst non surgical questions 4
JLA question ID 0041/14
Extra explanatory note Links to No 6 in Other Important Priorities, what are risk factors and are they modifiable? Progression needs clearer definition?
Progression to be measured by X Ray deterioration, symptoms getting worse and function and activity level
Risk Factors; genetic, BMI, psychosocial, sport, manual work (farmers and carpet fitters), weather, immobility, diet, muscle strength and injuries
Evidence None identified
Health Research Classification System category Musculoskeletal
Extra information provided by this PSP
Original uncertainty examples What can be done to prevent / postpone the original onset of arthritis?  ~  Why don't we do more joint preserving work in the working age population?  ~  Is there anything you can do when you're  young to reduce the chance of getting arthritis  when you get older?
Submitted by 13 patient/carers, 9 clinicians and 1 carer/clinicians, 1 H&KPSP (clinician)
PSP information
PSP unique ID 0041
PSP name Early Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. 52  (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website)
Date of priority setting workshop 26 February 2016