Knee Arthritis Treatment


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About Arthritis

	What is arthritis?

	Types of Arthritis & Related Rheumatic Conditions

	How to recognise the signs and symptoms of arthritis

	Facts about arthritis

	Drug options for treating arthritis and related conditions

About Knee Arthritis

	Structure of the knee

	What is arthritis in the knee?

	Arthritis in the knee – signs, symptoms and diagnosis

	Where exactly does it hurt?

	Rheumatoid arthritis of the knee (inflamed synovium)

	Osteoarthritis of the knee (Joint Damage)

	Anterior knee pain – runners knee

	Causes of knee pain

Treating Knee Arthritis

	Arthritis in the knee – treatment options

	Caring at home for your knee pain

	When to contact a medical professional about your knee pain

	What to expect at a doctors examination

	How to protect your joints

	Exercising with arthritis

	Risedronate (Actonel) may slow joint destruction in knee osteoarthritis

	Extra pounds increase arthritis pain

	Knee joint replacement

	Your spouse can help ease the pain of knee osteoarthritis

	Knee arthroscopy

	Chondromalacia patella

	Electrical muscle stimulation helps knee osteoarthritis

Arthritis In The Knee: Treatment Options

Painkillers are usually administered to treat pain symptoms accompanying Osteoarthritis of the knee. The most commonly used painkillers include:

salicylates (aspirin)
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

An appropriate exercise regimen can build up strength in the knee and improve joint movement. Doctors also recommend losing weight to take stress off the affected joint.

Advanced stages of rheumatoid arthritis in the knee may necessitate administration of even more potent drugs in addition to physical therapy. More severe cases will require surgery for artificial joint replacement.

Recommended Products:

Arthritic Knee Wrap

Ideal for people with arthritis, swollen and/or fluid on the knee.

Knee Patella Support

Provides more flexibility and reduces aggravation around the knee patella.