Three listeners submitted questions spanning gut health, total knee replacement, and the frustrating gap between what the research says and what patients are actually being told in clinic.It's a wide-ranging, honest conversation that's relevant whether you're living with osteoarthritis, working in healthcare, or simply want to understand the science better.RELATED EPISODESSeason 6, Episode 26: Episode Your osteoarthritis questions answered by David (Part 2)Season 6, Episode 25: Episode Your osteoarthritis questions answered by David (Part 1)Season 5, Episode 26: Your osteoarthritis questions answered by DavidSeason 2, Episode 8: A chat to David and listener questionsCONNECT WITH USNaia Health: one of our trials @ProfDavidHunterTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: [email protected]: www.jointaction.info/podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts
Epub 2015 Oct 21
Investigations are guided by clinical suspicion rather than routine panels: for example, thyroid function tests and ferritin may be checked if symptoms suggest deficiency or thyroid disease, while an androgen profile may be appropriate in women presenting with menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, or acne
This requirement can lead to increased healthcare costs and may not be feasible for those with limited access to medical services
Hegedus EJ, Cook C, Hasselblad V, Goode A, McCrory DC
