Surgical Priority 6 from the Early Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis PSP

UNCERTAINTY: What are the most effective surgical treatments e.g. arthroscopic, biological, realignment, osteotomy in people with early OA?  (JLA PSP Surgical Priority 6)
Overall ranking amongst surgical questions 6
JLA question ID 0041/6
Extra explanatory note Population; any age not just under 55 years
Outcomes; Measures for surgical priorities should reflect changes in tissue, patient and cost effectiveness
Evidence None identified
Health Research Classification System category Musculoskeletal
Extra information provided by this PSP
Original uncertainty examples What strategies should be adopted to ensure the best outcome based on the persons age and lifestyle?  ~  What are the wider health implications of delaying knee replacement in younger people with OA - in terms of immobility, long term painkiller use, depression etc?  ~  What are the options if I am too young for a joint replacement?
Submitted by 3 patient/carers
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