Lucknow Press
Most people with knee osteoarthritis can control their pain and improve their mobility without surgery, according to Belinda Lawford of the University of Melbourne, Giovanni E Ferreira and Joshua Zadro of the University of Sydney, and Professor Rana Hinman of the University of Melbourne, according to recent guidelines from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare.
What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that affects more than 2.1 million Australians. It commonly affects the knees, hips, spine, hands, and feet. People with osteoarthritis experience persistent pain and have difficulty performing daily tasks such as walking and climbing stairs.
How to cure joint pain without surgery
It is important to gain information about osteoarthritis and know effective ways to self-manage it. This includes education about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoarthritis.
– Exercise and physical activity can reduce osteoarthritis symptoms. Activities such as strength training, aerobic exercise, yoga, and tai chi may be effective. Increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary time is also important.
– If you are overweight or obese, weight loss can reduce
– Paracetamol and non-steroidal drugs can help manage pain. Opioid drugs are not recommended as the risk of harm outweighs any potential benefits.
Surgery options
People with osteoarthritis usually consider two types of surgery: knee arthroscopy and knee replacement. However, high-quality research has proven that arthroscopy is not effective and should not be performed in the management of osteoarthritis. Joint replacement should only be considered for people whose symptoms are severe and who have tried non-surgical treatments first.
