Types & Classifications
- Primary: Idiopathic, age-related
- Secondary: Due to trauma, disease, deformity
Causes & Root Factors
- Age
- Obesity
- Previous injury
- Genetics
- Repetitive stress
- Gender (female)
Signs & Characteristics
- Knee pain (worse with activity)
- Stiffness (especially morning/gelling)
- Swelling
- Reduced ROM
- Crepitus
- Deformity (late)
Conventional Treatments
- Exercise/PT
- Weight loss
- Pain management
- Assistive devices
- Knee replacement
- Osteotomy
- Arthroscopy
Integrative Treatments
- Bryonia
- Rhus toxicodendron
- Symphytum
- Janu Basti
- Herbs
- Diet
- Strengthening
- Range of motion
Self Care
- Weight management
- Exercise
- Activity modification
- Heat/cold therapy
Prevention
- Maintain healthy weight
- Exercise regularly
- Protect joints
Prognosis
- Chronic progressive
- Manageable with treatment
- Surgery effective when needed
FAQ
No cure, but symptoms can be managed effectively with comprehensive treatment.
Surgery is considered when conservative measures fail and quality of life is significantly impacted.
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