Solution Center: Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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How is OA of the knee generally treated?*

There are numerous ways to treat OA of the knee, depending on the severity of the disease when your doctor first diagnoses it. Treatments include:

  • Over-the-counter medications for pain
    • Aspirin
    • Acetaminophen (Tylenol®)
    • Ibuprofen (Advil®)
    • Naproxen (Aleve®)
  • Topical pain medications
  • Prescription medications for pain
  • Assistive devices such as canes or braces
  • Heat or cold application
  • Exercise
  • Weight loss
  • Physical therapy
  • Cortisone (steroid) injections
  • Hyaluronan (hi-al-yur-ON-an) injections (hyaluronan, also called hyaluronic acid or sodium hyaluronate, is a natural substance found in a healthy knee joint)
  • Total knee-replacement surgery or partial knee-replacement surgery

Only your doctor can tell if you have OA of the knee. Together, you and your doctor can choose the treatments that are best for you.

*Please consult your physician prior to beginning any treatment regimen.

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