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What's the best way to treat knee arthtitis?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Knee arthritis: Consider weight control, activity modification, stretching of quads and hams, nsaids, pt/modalities/laser/omega, injections such as cortisone or viscosupplementation. Maximize conseervaive treatment before any surgery, such as partial or total tka.

Answered 11/23/2012

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Multi step process : Treatment of knee arthritis goes sequentially from less invasive to more invasive. Begin with activity modification, weight loss, physical therapy , anti inflammatory meds, and then move to more invasive options such as cortisone injections or visco supplementary injections. Surgical options include arthroscopy, partial knee replacement, & total knee replacement.

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