November 1, 2022

Comparing Long-Term Outcomes Across Varying Grades of Knee Osteoarthritis – A Real-World Cohort Study

Millions of patients each year are affected by knee osteoarthritis. The severity of this condition is often categorized using the Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) scale, which uses the numbers 0 through 4 to represent the absence or varying grades of symptom presentation. Patients with long-term and/or severe symptoms are often indicated for surgery, while patients with minimal symptoms can employ simpler tools, such as NSAIDS.