Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Knee Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes pain, swelling and reduced motion in your kneejoints. Symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness.

A variety of causes may lead to loss of cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage absorbs the shock of movement. When you lose cartilage, your bones rub together. This kind of rubbing can permanently damage the joint.

Factors that may cause osteoarthritis include:

  • being overweight
  • getting older
  • injuring a joint
  • loss of strength in muscles supporting joints

Therapies that manage osteoarthritis pain and improve function include exercise, weight control, rest, pain relief, alternative therapies and surgery.

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Two years ago I was diagnosed with early stage rheumatoid arthritis in my left knee. I thought I had twisted my knee because it was painful, swollen and I couldn't put my full weight on it. My doctor said that it wasn't advanced enough for any big hitter drugs like Celebrex but she did prescribe ice and naproxin to reduce ....
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Have experienced chronic periodic knee pain for over 10 years. Pain has resurfaced and been more severe and has been lasting longer than normal over the past 3 months. Knees feel stiff upon waking in the morning and it is painful to walk up and down stairs..
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Treatments and Results View All Cases


Category
Name Average Result Healed Helped
a Lot
Helped
a Little
No Change Made Worse
All Treatments (average)
3.1
(146)
4 49 51 35 7
Diet and Weight Management
Diet Management
3.6
1 2 1 1
Diet and Weight Management
Weight Loss
3.5
6 4 1
Drugs and Supplements
Naproxen Sodium - Aleve - Anaprox - Naprelan
4.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Celebrex - Celecoxib
3.5
1 1
Drugs and Supplements
Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID)
3.3
1 3
Drugs and Supplements
Cortisone Injection
3.2
1 4
Drugs and Supplements
Pain Killers (Analgesic)
3.0
4
Drugs and Supplements
Herbs
3.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Bupropion Medication
3.0
2
Drugs and Supplements
Antibiotics
3.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Anti-anxiety medication
3.0
1
Drugs and Supplements
Glucosamine
2.9
3 1 4
Drugs and Supplements
Motrin - Ibuprofen
2.0
1
Exercise
Water Aerobics
4.0
4
Exercise
Swimming
3.8
3 1
Exercise
Walking
3.3
1 3 2 1 1
Exercise
Weight Machines
3.3
3 1
Exercise
Strengthening
3.2
2 2 1
Exercise
Pilates
3.0
1
Exercise
Isometrics
3.0
1
Exercise
Yoga
2.5
1 5
Exercise
Cable Weights
2.3
1 5
Exercise
Exercise
2.3
2 1
Exercise
Aerobics Exercises
2.0
2
Exercise
Running
1.0
1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Cane
3.5
1 1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Taping
3.3
2 1
Medical Devices and Equipment
Knee brace
2.6
3 4 1
Medical Devices and Equipment
New Shoes
2.5
2 2
Medical Devices and Equipment
Crutches
1.0
1
Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
3.0
1 1
Surgery
Knee Replacement
2.8
1 2 1
Therapy
Chiropractic
4.0
1
Therapy
Physical Therapy
3.6
1 4 2 1
Therapy
Stretching Treatment
3.5
1 1
Therapy
Bed Rest
3.3
1 2
Therapy
Heat Therapy
3.0
3
Therapy
Ice
3.0
1 3 1
Therapy
Rest
3.0
2
Therapy
Hydrotherapy
2.4
1 4
Topical
Skin Ointment
4.0
1
Topical
Biofreeze
3.0
1
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