Effects of X-ray-based diagnosis and explanation of knee osteoarthritis on patient beliefs about osteoarthritis management: A randomised clinical trial.

Effects of X-ray-based diagnosis and explanation of knee osteoarthritis on patient beliefs about osteoarthritis management: A randomised clinical trial.

<h4>Background</h4>Although X-rays are not recommended for routine diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA), clinicians and patients often use or expect X-rays. We evaluated whether: (i) a radiographic diagnosis and explanation of knee OA influences patient beliefs about management, compared to...

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Main Authors: Belinda J Lawford, Kim L Bennell, Dan Ewald, Peixuan Li, Anurika De Silva, Jesse Pardo, Barbara Capewell, Michelle Hall, Travis Haber, Thorlene Egerton, Stephanie Filbay, Fiona Dobson, Rana S Hinman
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-02-01
Series:PLoS Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1004537
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