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Knee Arthritis & Hip Arthritis
Worldwide, osteoarthritis is a leading cause of musculoskeletal disability. It occurs mainly due to the normal ageing process of the body. Study shows that around 85% of the population above 75 years of age are affected by this. It is also shown that the lifetime risk of getting osteoarthritis is as high as 44.7%.
There are certain other important causes:
1) Fractures of the joint causing malunion or ligament injury causing instability of the joint. Sometimes Joint diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis or Gout. Infections in the joints like tuberculosis can cause arthritis.
2) Arthritis presents with pain & swelling of the joint. The joint is deformed & sometimes unstable. This causes difficulty in activities of daily living such as walking, climbing stairs, and bending the limb. joint movements become painful & restricted.
Medication to reduce inflammation, swelling & pain.
Physiotherapy to strengthen the muscles & increase the movement of the joint.
Lifestyle modification.
Weight reduction.
- When the patient has an advanced stage of arthritis.
- When the patient is not responding to this treatment and has persistent unremitting pain, even pain at rest.
- When the patient has severely restricted joint movement. Needs a walking aid like a walker or stick.
- When the patient has a significant limitation of the activity of daily living.
- When the patient needs strong painkiller medication for prolonged duration.