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ToggleKnee osteoarthritis(OA), also known as Non-inflammatory Degenerative Joint Disease, is a common form of arthritis condition found in the elderly population across the globe & is one of the major causes of disability in them. It can found in the younger population too.
Knee Osteoarthritis is a multifactorial health condition that is incurable. It is a condition in which the natural lubricant between the joints cartilage wears away causing to rub the bones of the joins more closely against one another leading to pain, discomfort, inflammation, swelling, etc. in the joints.
OA cannot be cured completely, but existing treatments can reduce pain and suffering and help in better mobility. It includes
a) Acetaminophen: The drug has been used to help relieve pain for people suffering from mild to moderate osteoarthritis pain.
b) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve, others), on recommended dose consumption, are known to relieve osteoarthritis pain.
c) Duloxetine (Cymbalta). It is an antidepressant, also approved to treat chronic pain, is also used to treat osteoarthritis pain.
a) Physical therapy: Exercises to strengthen the muscles around the joints, to increase flexibility, and to minimize the pain. Swimming and walking have been found to be effective.
b) Occupational therapy: It can help to discover different ways to carry out daily routine/tasks without putting extra stress on the painful joint.
a) Cortisone injections: They are used to relieve pain in the joint. They are given directly to the affected joint. One can receive a maximum of 3-4 injections in a year, above that is not advisable by the doctor as it worsens the joint damage.
b) Lubrication injections: These help to provide some cushioning to the knee joint.
When the above mentioned medical treatments fail to provide relief to the patients, knee replacement surgery may be considered as an effective treatment.
The goal of knee replacement surgery is to relieve knee pain by resurfacing the parts of the knee joint that have been damaged due to various reasons. Studies have proved that knee replacement surgeries have helped the individual to be able to lead a better quality of life with no discomfort or pain following the procedure.
With recent technological advancements, the surgery involves almost no complications. However, in some cases, the patient may face issues such as:
The good news is that almost 90% of knee replacement surgeries are successful with little to no complications post-surgery.
The doctor may advise certain medications depending on other underlying health conditions. However, in general, the patients are advised to follow exercises such as:
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One of the hallmarks of our facility is the inclusion of 6 state-of-the-art critical care units.
These units are dedicated to ensuring that patients facing severe and life-threatening conditions receive immediate and specialized care.
Additionally, our 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is equipped with the latest technology to monitor and manage patients who require intensive medical attention.
Patients can also benefit from the spacious general beds while they recover.