Consider Your Options: Non-operative Knee Arthritis Treatment in New Jersey

Whether you are currently tolerating knee pain or are researching treatment options for a loved one, a diagnosis of knee arthritis does not have to mean a decline in your mobility. Doctors agree that joint inflammation can be managed through non-operative treatments, but it is up to the patient to take ownership to seek both the knowledge and the resources needed for treatment. The fact is, you have options and there is

non-operative knee arthritis treatment in New Jersey that will fit your needs.

Statistics About Arthritis

• There are more than 100 different types of arthritis

• The 2012 National Health Interview Survey reported 51 million people with an arthritis diagnosis

• Forms of knee arthritis are: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and  arthritis

• The most common diagnoses are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

The wide range of variations and severities of arthritis makes your initial appointment crucial. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute doctors in New Jersey will examine the condition of the joint including the tissue, cartilage and bone, and will use this information to recommend the best course of non-operative knee arthritis treatment.

Non-operative treatment options:

The good news is that there are common non-operative knee arthritis treatment options, and it is possible to relieve pain through multiple methods at once. Early treatment can be effective for patients whose knee arthritis has progressed slowly.

1. Patient education is  necessary in that includes lifestyle modification to reduce inflammation. You can lose weight and avoid activity that would stress your knee joint.

2. Assistive devices like a cane, supportive shoes, a knee sleeve or brace will help stabilize the aggravated joint.

3. Remedies like ice and heat, and even bandages will act as an immediate respite from the joint stress.

4. Medications and injections can offer relief. Some common drugs and injections are acetaminophen, naproxen, Celebrex, Mobic, corticosteroids, and methotrexate to name a few.

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   Physical therapy will strengthen the muscles surrounding the joint with targeted exercises.

   
   

Understanding and implementing your non-operative knee arthritis treatment options will afford you years of mobility. Doctors at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute advise you to pursue conservative methods to improve your quality of life and, ultimately, your knee health through non-operative knee arthritis treatment in New Jersey.

To receive expert care for your knee arthritis, please visit one of our New Jersey Rothman Orthopaedic Institute locations or call 1-800-321-9999.