Osteoarthritis / Osteoarthrosis of the knee? If you're wondering
what treatment options are available then consider this interactive
tool. After reading this overview, follow the links at the bottom for
access.
Treatment options are presented and decribed for 864 individual
scenarios. Please review the RATIONALE for using this tool at the right.
To use the tool you answer 6 simple questions to determine what type
of options, surgical or non-surgical, may be applicable to the created
scenario.
Question 1 relates to classification:
You may need to ask a doctor how to best describe the pattern of osteoarthrosis of the knee that is of interest to you.
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(For your convenience, representative X-rays of these conditions
are available by following the links above.) |
Questions 2-6 relate to age, pain, current and desired activity levels, and the presence of locking/catching or giving way of the knee.
Result:
The scenario you've indicated will yield a listing and description
of treatment options that may be applicable, as well as comments on the
applicability, reflecting Dr. Smit's preference and opinion. The list of all the treatment options addressed is also available without considering any particular scenario.
Next, proceed to the knee treatment option tool