How is Knee Osteoarthritis Treated?
Knee OA is a chronic condition. Treatment is focused on decreasing symptoms and preventing OA from becoming worse. OIBO treatment plans usually consist of a combination of the following:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Activity and lifestyle modification
Physical therapy
Injections
Surgical intervention may be recommended for knee OA that does not improve after nonsurgical treatment. A partial or total knee arthroplasty removes osteoarthritic cartilage and bone and replaces it with metal and plastic components. Symptoms and quality of life improve tremendously following recovery and physical therapy.
Dr Abdul D Khan
MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)