A 67-year-old patient is diagnosed with bilateral osteoarthritic knee pain.The patient begins to successfully lose weight and completes 6 weeks of range of motion and muscle strengthening therapy.He states during his follow-up visit that he has significantly reduced knee pain.What is the most appropriate course of management?

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Since the patient has experienced significant reduction in knee pain with current management, it is appropriate to continue with the same course of management. Additionally, the patient has successfully lost weight and completed range of motion and muscle strengthening therapy, which can also contribute to reduced knee pain. A 4-week course of acetaminophen or topical capsaicin may be added if the pain persists, but there is no need to initiate a 6-week course of celecoxib (Celebrex) at this time.

A 67-Year-Old Patient Is Diagnosed with Bilateral Osteoarthritic Knee Pain