If damage progresses,
Surgical Treatment involves Key Hole(Arthroscopy) surgery, Realignment procedure like Osteotomy which may be recommended if joint damage is limited to a specific area.
Widespread damage
Permanent solution in the form of joint replacement
Resurfacing of the effected joint.
Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Elbow in decreasing order of frequency are the commonest to be replaced.
ROLL OF EXERCISE, MEDICATION, INTECTION AND BRACES IN THE TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS?
Physical therapy
Reduces pain
Prevent progressive damage
Early in the disease and also after surgery to get the best function in terms of Range,Stability and Strength.
Medication in arthritis are useful to limit the damage and offer pain relief.
Injections may be used for pain relief and offer temporary pain relief.
Braces may help early in the disease to unload the affected compartment and provide support.
