{"id":2795,"date":"2021-11-16T17:02:48","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T15:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr-ibrahimgado.com\/osteoarthritis-of-the-knees-2\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T03:33:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T01:33:43","slug":"osteoarthritis-of-the-knees-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr-ibrahimgado.com\/en\/osteoarthritis-of-the-knees-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Osteoarthritis of the knees"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How many people suffer from knee osteoarthritis! The problem of knee osteoarthritis is considered a common disease, and because this problem includes all age groups and is not specific to a specific age, it is treated by different means.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the following article, we learn in more detail about the methods of treating knee osteoarthritis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Methods of treating knee osteoarthritis<\/span><\/p>\n

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When we talk about knee osteoarthritis, we mean the presence of knee inflammation, which has led to the erosion of the cartilage between the thigh bones and the tibia, and thus the bones rub against each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cartilage erodes when exposed to one of the following factors:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Obesity and weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rheumatic diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Getting older.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Genetic factor.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gender: Females are more susceptible to infection than men.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Treatment of knee Osteoarthritis<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many methods used to treat knee osteoarthritis, the most prominent of which are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

Medical treatment by drugs<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Medications containing acetaminophen: These medications help patients who feel moderate to severe pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Steroid-free anti-inflammatory drugs. The patient must refrain from taking these medications except after consulting a doctor so as not to cause him any serious heart problems or bleeding.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Local analgesics, such as creams and ointments, aim to relieve swelling and pain in the knee.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Physiotherapy<\/span><\/p>\n

The doctor schedules a number of sessions for the patient in the physical therapy clinic, which will strengthen the muscles surrounding the joints, increase their flexibility, and relieve pain in the knee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Surgical treatment<\/span><\/p>\n

If none of the above methods succeed in treating knee osteoarthritis, the doctor will eventually resort to surgical intervention, which includes the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sterile injections: The joint is injected with cortisone, which works to relieve the pain after the doctor numbs the surrounding area. It is necessary that cortisone injections into the knee do not exceed 3 to 4 times, as this would expose it to damage over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Injection of oily substances: such as hyaluronic substance, which acts as a lubricant and reduces the friction between the femur and tibia.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knee joint replacement: The doctor recommends this method to patients who have a very high rate of wear and tear in the knee. The patient undergoes a procedure in which the damaged surface of the joint is removed and the doctor replaces it with metal or plastic parts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tests are necessary before treating knee osteoarthritis<\/span><\/p>\n

As we have noted, the methods of treating knee osteoarthritis are varied and different. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct some tests to diagnose the patient\u2019s condition and know which method is most capable of treatment. Among the most prominent medical examinations performed at the orthopedic doctor\u2019s office are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0X ray.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Magnetic Resonance.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Laboratory tests such as examining a blood sample and examining joint fluid.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do we infer that knee osteoarthritis has been treated?<\/span><\/p>\n

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It can easily be known that the treatment has paid off when the symptoms resulting from knee osteoarthritis subside, which include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Feeling pain when doing activities that depend on the knee, such as standing or walking for a long time.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knee stiffness when waking up or starting to move.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A sound is produced when the knee moves (clicking).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Swelling of the knee due to inflammation of the cartilage fluid.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Finally, I hope that the article has fulfilled what you would like to know about treating knee osteoarthritis, and if you have more questions, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Ibrahim Jadu, consultant orthopedic and artificial joint surgeon.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row overflow=”default”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/4″ overflow=”default” css=”.vc_custom_1644315492337{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]\r\n

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