Joint Health Query

Analyze and summarize current best practices in hip and knee arthritis management for primary care providers, focusing on the evolution from traditional to modern approaches. Address: (1) evidence-based treatment algorithms, including proper sequencing of conservative therapies, (2) updates in injection therapies (comparing steroid, hyaluronic acid, and PRP outcomes), (3) modern surgical approaches (particularly anterior vs. posterior hip replacement and patellar retention in knee replacement), and (4) changing perspectives on antibiotic prophylaxis post-replacement. Create a decision-support framework for primary care providers that includes: - A stepwise treatment algorithm with specific criteria for progression - Evidence-based comparison table of injection options with efficacy data - Clear pre-surgical optimization checklist (BMI, HbA1C, etc.) - Updated antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines with risk stratification - Red flags requiring immediate orthopedic referral Include practical considerations for implementing these guidelines in primary care, cost implications, and strategies for patient education about modern joint replacement approaches.