Knee Osteoarthritis

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<p>When the time is gone, our body always keep aging, developing and being deteriorating . Those with overweight, less exercise or not having enough nutrition can stimulate or rush symptom of osteoarthritis to happen faster than its time. Most of elders face the disease due to lack of proper self-care. For that reason, orthopedic surgeon, DR. THANAINIT CHOTANAPHUTI has more information for you.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #4a7b8c;">3 Major Causes of Osteoarthritis</span></h2>
<p>Dr. Thaninit explains three main causes of the disease listed below:</p>
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<p>1. Age especially when you are above 60</p>
<p>2.  Arthritis such as rheumatoid</p>
<p>3. Accidents at the joint such as fractures.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #4a7b8c;">Treatment for Osteoarthritis</span></h2>
<p>There are 3 treatments provided as follows;</p>
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<p>1. Strengthening the Knee Muscles: Maintain body weight to make sure it does not overload your knees, avoid sitting in squat posture including medication sitting. Physical Therapy will be provided along with other knee support tools.</p>
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<p>2. Drug Usage</p>
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<p>&#8211; Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs will be applied to reduce pain and swelling. However, there is still some side effect occurs to the stomach linked to digestive system.<br />
&#8211; Dietary Supplements for example, Glucosaminechondroitin<br />
&#8211; Fluid Injection using the fluid to support the knee joint.</p>
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<p>3. Knee Replacement Surgery: It is optimal alternative for patients with last stage osteoarthritis. The doctor will perform surgery on the deteriorated knee then replace with plastic artificial knee to relieve pain including preventing patients from Bow-legged. After a procedure the leg will be stable while standing or walking, its duration is about 10-15 years based on how the patients take care of it.</p>
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<h2><span style="color: #4a7b8c;">Better Quality of Life For Elderly</span></h2>
<p>After the surgery done, the surgeon added that the artificial knee can correct the shape distortion especially in those suffering from severe bow-legged. The quality of life of them then become better pain reduced along the ability to walk and do things on their own with no help from others.</p>
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<p>As it is mentioned above, the treatment resulting depends on each patient. Not every patient requires surgery. Therefore, when you have pain, do not be afraid to seek proper medication and diagnosis from specialized doctor as the faster you are treated, the better your quality of life is.</p>
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<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #4a7b8c;"><a href="http://www.phyathai.com/doctor_detail.php?id=63130" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> DR. THANAINIT CHOTANAPHUTI </a> </span></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">Orthopedic Surgeon</div>
<div style="text-align: right;">Orthopedic Center</div>
<div style="text-align: right;">Phyathai 1 Hospital</div>


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