In this episode, we have a discussion with Professor Jeffrey Katz (Rheumatologist) and Professor Ian Harris (Orthopaedic Surgeon) for an alternative viewpoint of Osteoarthritis. We explore:Pathophysiology and Drivers of change in OsteoarthritisThe role of surgery in OsteoarthritisThe relationship to scans/imaging, Osteoarthritis and painThe importance of weight bearing x-rays (Rosenberg view)Role of weight management and lifestyle changes in this populationTimeframe for referring from Physiotherapy to orthopaedic surgeonsManaging patient expectationsMultidisciplinary treatment of patients with OA👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Research Reviews here - https://physio.network/reviews-harriskatzDr Katz is Professor of Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair for Orthopedic Research at Mass General Brigham in Boston. He is a practicing rheumatologist and clinical investigator with a focus on prevention and management of osteoarthritis and the role of surgical and nonoperative strategies in musculoskeletal disorders.Dr Ian Harris is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UNSW and Honorary Professor at the School of Public Health at the University of Sydney. A practicing orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in the evidence for surgical procedures and discriminating between perception and reality in surgical effectiveness.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/

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