Physiotherapist-led triage for hip or knee arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a physiotherapist can be your first point of contact for hip or knee arthritis instead of directly seeing an orthopedic surgeon. It aims to give you faster, more appropriate care while reducing strain on hospitals.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with primary hip or knee arthritis (the most common type).
- Your regular doctor has referred you for an orthopedic consultation.
- You have not already had an orthopedic assessment for this same joint problem.
- You are comfortable speaking and understanding Swedish.
- Your arthritis is not due to a fracture or a condition like bone death (osteonecrosis).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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