Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
I. Physical
- "Rest" and modify work. Change sport activities.
- Use walking sticks
- Use soft-soled shoes
- Physical therapy
- Unloader braces / heel wedges
II. Medical
- Glucosamine 500, Chondroitin 400, 3 pills / day
- Tylenol 500mg up to 8 pills / day
- NSAID (Naprasyn, Ibprofen, etc.)
- Injection: Cortisone 2 weeks – 2 months
- Lubricant (Synvisc) 3 shots / 6 months
III. Surgical
- Arthroscopy
- Osteotomy: Lasts 5 – 15 years
- Uni-Knee: Lasts 10 – 15 years
- Total Knee: Lasts 15 – 25 years
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