Walking in Surgery — 60yo Man | Orthopedics | SMLE Q#17966
SMLE Question #17966
Surgery
Orthopedics
Objective: OBJ-ORTHO-OA-DX-001
Last updated: February 2026
A 60-year-old man has progressively worsening right knee pain for 5 years, worse over the last 3 months. Pain worsens with walking and climbing stairs and improves with rest. He reports frequent clicking but no true locking, fever, or recent trauma. Examination shows bony enlargement, crepitus with flexion/extension, mild varus alignment, reduced range of motion, and no warmth or significant effusion. Which of the following is the most appropriate investigation to confirm the diagnosis?
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