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.
Answered 1/7/2019
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