Clinical diagnosis note (age 45 or over, activity-related joint pain)

Diagnose osteoarthritis clinically without imaging

tests per year, UK, once, at diagnosis

“Diagnose osteoarthritis clinically without imaging in people who: are 45 or over and have activity-related joint pain and have either no morning joint-related stiffness or morning stiffness that lasts no longer than 30 minutes.”

NICE NG226 Osteoarthritis in over 16s, recommendations, 2026-11-06

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