Use of services and treatments at baseline for osteoarthritis at baseline for total joint replacement
| Use of services for OA, n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Services | TJR (n = 107) | No TJR (n = 110) |
| Other specialists seen regarding OA | ||
| Physiotherapist | 38(35.5) | 33 (30.0) |
| Other hospital doctor | 12 (11.2) | 6(5.5) |
| Acupuncturist | 12 (11.2) | 11 (10.0) |
| Occupational therapist | 9 (8.4) | 6(5.5) |
| Rheumatologist | 5 (4.7) | 10(9.1) |
| Osteopath | 2(1.9) | 6(5.5) |
| Chiropractor | 2(1.9) | 5 (4.5) |
| Nurse | 1 (0.9) | 4(3.6) |
| Pain clinic specialist | 0 | 1 (0.9) |
| Treatments received | ||
| Exercise | 33 (30.8) | 40 (36.4) |
| Glucosamine | 28(26.2) | 24(21.8) |
| Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) | 25 (23.4) | 21 (19.1) |
| Heat/cold packs | 21 (19.6) | 23 (20.9) |
| Relaxation/massage | 17 (15.9) | 13 (11.8) |
| Physiotherapy treatments/sessions | 9 (8.4) | 13(11.8) |
| Hydrotherapy | 8(7.5) | 2(1.8) |
| Complementary therapies | 7(6.5) | 1 (0.9) |
| Self-help/discussion group | 0 | 3(2.7) |
| Paid privately for treatments | 29 (27.1) | 29 (26.4) |
OA = osteoarthritis. TJR = total joint replacement.