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Solutions for Swollen Arthritic Knees: Treatment Insights

What Is Knee Arthroplasty Knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure for the treatment of end-stage knee osteoarthritis. It is commonly known as knee replacement surgery, as the patient’s knee is replaced with an artificial joint made from plastic and metal. This surgery is mainly performed to treat knee pain from knee osteoarthritis, but has the

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Understanding Cartilage Injuries: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Joint cartilage is a connective tissue with a smooth and slippery surface, found in joints such as the knee. It allows bones of the knee joint to slide over each other smoothly, so as to minimise friction during movement. Cartilage Lesions are common injuries that refer to holes that develop in cartilage. These holes may

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Knee Osteoarthritis Treatments: Insights and Solutions

Treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA) depends on the stage of the disease. In the early stages of the disease, non-surgical treatments, minor surgical procedures, and knee injections predominate. When knee degeneration has become moderate to severe, surgical treatments become the predominant option. Do discuss with your surgeon the options available for your specific condition. Non-surgical