Patient's question:
The neighbor aunt has been experiencing sudden knee pain since three years ago, to the point where she can no longer walk. In the past two years, the condition has worsened, with knee pain preventing her from walking both in winter and summer. After a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis. How is knee osteoarthritis treated?Doctor's answer:
Knee pain is a condition based on degenerative pathological changes. It is more common among middle-aged and elderly populations. The main treatment for this condition involves increasing the load-bearing capacity of the joint and excessive large-range movements to slow down the inflammatory process. Various treatment methods such as physical therapy, orthopedic devices, exercises, and medication can be used in combination. If the above methods still cannot stabilize the patient's symptoms, it is recommended to consult a specialized hospital for further evaluation to determine if artificial joint replacement surgery is suitable.