2023-06-28 09:36:34
osteoarthritis It is a disease that can be found very often in the elderly. But treatment doesn’t always have to end with surgery. Your doctor will usually start your treatment with an antibiotic. or taking rheumatic tonics Along with modifying the patient’s daily living behavior, such as weight loss and regular exercise and physical therapy. This article provides knowledge by Dr. Chatdanai Panudom, a specialist in hip and knee surgery. Musculoskeletal Center (Musculoskeletal Center), Navavej Hospital explains knowledge and understanding about non-surgical treatment options for osteoarthritis of the knee in detail which is another alternative method of treating such symptoms
Currently, there are alternative treatment methods that can slow down the deterioration of knee osteoarthritis, such as injections to reduce inflammation or slow down the deterioration of the knee joint. which non-surgical treatment It is effective when used in early osteoarthritis of the knee. to slow down the progression of osteoarthritis better
Non-surgical treatment options for osteoarthritis of the knee are described below.
1. Behavior modification Aerobic exercise that does not hit the knee hard, such as brisk walking or walking in water, swimming, aerobic cycling. or yoga
2. Weight loss in a group of patients with overweight problems It’s a way to help reduce pain. and increase the efficiency of knee movement better But in obese patients with osteoarthritis, it was difficult to lose weight. due to difficult movements and have many complications It is important to lose weight under the supervision of a doctor and nutritionist to be safe.
3. Physical therapy to strengthen the thigh muscles. It is still the most widely used and effective method. But it must be followed in the right way. and regular practice In the early stages, the patient should be under the supervision of a physiotherapist. and learn muscle exercises for practice at home In case of severe pain, knee accessories such as Knee Support or Knee Brace may be worn to relieve pain.
4.Treatment by taking medication
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are still the first treatment used for short-term pain control. but cannot be used consecutively for a long time and should avoid using such In groups with heart disease, gastritis or kidney disease, knee joint maintenance drugs with applications to slow down the onset of osteoarthritis must contain glucosamine (Glucosamine Sulphate) or diacerein (Diacerein) grouped as an alternative treatment group Another ingredient that has found widespread use in the market. And the evidence is so vague that it’s still inconclusive whether it can help or not.
5. Intraarticular injection treatment by steroid injection Along with injecting artificial synovial fluid It is a method used to treat osteoarthritis patients with sudden severe pain. or groups whose pain does not improve from the above treatment practices
6. Injecting concentrated platelets or the use of stem cells as an alternative treatment To repair knee osteoarthritis, research studies are starting to increase. which can be further developed It can also control long-term knee pain more. But more research is still needed. Non-surgical treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee is what patients with osteoarthritis It should be tried first, however, in severe osteoarthritis of the knee that fails with nonsurgical treatment. It may be necessary to consider an artificial knee replacement after consulting with a specialist physician. for a better quality of life
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