For those who have symptoms considered osteoarthritis Your doctor will examine your body using X-rays and in some cases it may also be examined with an MRI machine. Additionally, additional blood may be drawn. To check for risk factors that could cause the knee joint to deteriorate more rapidly.
There are many ways to treat this disease. The first is to change behavior in daily life, such as losing weight, exercising and exercising your joints. The second is treatment by taking medications or injecting painkillers such as steroids. Another method is injecting fluids to lubricate the joints. Both types of injections help reduce symptoms over a period of time. But when the effect wears off, the pain returns as before. Therefore, both methods are more like relief than treatment.
Another current treatment for osteoarthritis is knee replacement surgery. which is a highly effective surgery with low risk and patients can recover quickly The artificial knee joint is now more similar to the real knee joint. and can be used for more than 20 years in most patients. Knee replacement surgery can be divided into 2 types:
- A full knee is surgery to replace both the inside and outside.
- Half-knee surgery involves replacing only the problematic half. This method can preserve the tendons of the knee joint. Makes movement more natural
As for the artificial knee joint, it can be used similarly to the real knee joint. But be careful with activities that involve prolonged bending of the knees, such as kneeling. And avoid sports that require excessive use of the knee joint because artificial knees can wear out like real knees.
“Many people worry that if they have osteoarthritis, the symptoms will continue to get worse to the point where they can’t walk. But we can actually treat it better with proper methods. You may need to change your behavior in daily life. Physical therapy, medications, or knee replacement surgery are also possible. Our knee joints will become strong and suitable for our age. You don’t have to worry about getting hurt while walking.
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