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Osteoarthritis of Knee
Orthopedics · Musculoskeletal
Moderate
Severity
Very common — affects a large proportion of adults over 60, with prevalence rising steadily with age
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Orthopedics
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Initial management includes weight loss
- 2physical therapy to strengthen supporting muscles
- 3and pain relief with acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Intra-articular injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid can provide temporary relief for moderate cases
- 4while assistive devices like knee braces help with mobility. Advanced or refractory disease is treated with surgical options ranging from arthroscopic debridement to partial or total knee replacement.
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