A 67-Year-Old Patient Is Diagnosed with Bilateral Osteoarthritic Knee Pain

Multiple Choice

A 67-year-old patient is diagnosed with bilateral osteoarthritic knee pain.The patient begins to successfully lose weight and completes 6 weeks of range of motion and muscle strengthening therapy.He states during his follow-up visit that he has significantly reduced knee pain.What is the most appropriate course of management?

A) A 4-week course of acetaminophen
B) Topical capsaicin
C) A 6-week course of celecoxib (Celebrex)
D) Continuation of current management