Treatment
A variety of treatment options exist, ranging from anti-inflammatory medications to vitamins and supplements. There are also injections that can be used for treating osteoarthritis, including those for anti-inflammatory purposes (such as a cortisone shot) or to help provide lubrication in the joint (such as Synvisc). Low-tech solutions include diet and exercise as a means to both alleviate some of the pressure on the affected joint and to build the muscles around the injured joint.
Injections
Injections are a common treatment for osteoarthritis. They can range from pain-killing injections, such as a cortisone…
Joint Replacement Surgery
The most severe cases of osteoarthritis can often result in joint replacement surgery. Artifical joints are fairly common in this day and age, but it is still a very…
Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers
Osteoarthritis pain relief is one of the first lines of treatment of the condition. Treatment can start with over-the-counter pain relievers, such as Advil or…
Prescription Medication
Some advanced cases of osteoarthritis may require higher strength pain killers than can be offered over the counter at a drugstore. In some cases, a doctor may give a…
Vitamins and Supplements
A variety of supplements exist for the supposed treatment of osteoarthritis. Some provide pain relief while others claim to actually help stop the progression of the…
Hot Topics
"My doctor wants to give me a cortisone injection in my knee for my osteoarthritis. That's just a short-term fix, isn't it? Won't the pain just come back?" Knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA) can range from mild…
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