Musculoskeletal Initiative
It is estimated that nearly 26 percent of people in the Northern Sydney region are living with a chronic musculoskeletal condition. Sydney North Health Network, in partnership with Northern Sydney Local Health District and the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation, is working with general practices and allied health professionals to enhance the experience and delivery of musculoskeletal healthcare for their patients.
Practice support
A range of resources in the management of hip/knee osteoarthritis and the prevention of osteoporotic fractures is available. In practice education and guidance in recalling patients at risk, completing an initial assessment, and developing and monitoring a care plan can be provided. Email pcait@snhn.org.au or phone Alex Jaksetic on 02 9432 8207 for more information.
RACGP clinical guidelines
- Guideline for the management of knee and hip osteoarthritis, 2nd edition (refer to pages 64-65 for Algorithm – Holistic assessment, diagnosis and management of knee and/or hip osteoarthritis)
NSW Agency of Clinical Innovation models of care
Resources
Osteoarthritis – patient resources
Arthritis Australia (information booklets and factsheets)
MyJointPain (online osteoarthritis self-management program)
Australian Rheumatology Association (patient information)
Osteoarthritis – health professional resources
NPS Clinical Topic: Knee and hip osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee clinical care standard (evidence document, clinician and consumer fact sheets, and infographics)
Osteoporosis and fracture prevention – patient resources
Osteoporosis Australia (information booklets and factsheets)
Know your bones (a fracture prevention initiative)
Staying active and on your feet (consumer booklet)
Active and Healthy NSW (find an exercise program)
Osteoporosis – health professional resources
ThinkGP Musculoskeletal medicine
Osteoporosis Australia (health professional resources)
Active and Healthy NSW (information for professionals)
NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation Musculoskeletal Resources
Patient-reported outcomes measures