Alternative treatments for Osteoarthritis Posted: 02-16-07 09:43am
HELLO!
Im suffering from severe hip and
knee pain(right) since 12 years and is
becoming worst day by day.it is difficult
to walk, exercise,climb stairs.What other
alernative treament could be advised to
avoid surgery?
please suggest!
thank u for taking time to read this!
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Arthritis Answer A2408 Posted: 03-13-07 03:45am
Osteoarthrosis (osteoarthritis) is a
chronic degenerative disease with an
unknown cause. The disease affects the
joint’s cartilage and the bone under the
cartilage. The joints most affected during
osteoarthritis are the joints that are
under greater physical pressure (knees,
hips and spine). Painkillers are used to
temporarily relieve the pain. Hondroitin
sulfate and hialuronic acid can be
injected locally into the joint’s cavity
to help regenerate cartilage. Physical
therapy is also used in the treatment of
osteoarthritis. Joint replacement is the
final option for treating osteoarthritis
and it is a very efficient treatment,
although the recovery time is often
several months up to a half a year.
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