Knee Arthritis Treatment - Arthritis Information

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From: Rom Gi, PHD

Category: Arthritis

Added: Nov 09, 2008

Description:

This video reviews the general treatment plan for arthritis of the knee, including conservative therapy and surgery. Conservative treatment includes weight loss, activity changes, physical therapy, walking aids or a walker, and medication. With worsening symptoms surgery is the next treatment, which is usually total knee replacement or arthroplasty can improve the pain and improve the motion of the knee.

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healthnut (Nov 15, 2008)

My mother had a knee replacement and it was very painful. I think she would have been better off losing weight and trying the other options. Arthritis is scary and I am very healthy and do everything right but I worry for my future because of my genetic history.

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