30th September 2021

A 63-year-old man with osteoarthritis of his left ankle has an x-ray

A 63-year-old man with osteoarthritis of his left ankle has an x-ray. The x-ray shows degenerative changes of the joint consistent with mild osteoarthritis. His pain is well managed on ibuprofen, but he is anxious to do his daily walks and is wondering if he should reduce his physical activity. He fears that using the joint more will eventually lead to more degeneration. What would your next step be?

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