Orthopedic & Muscular System: Current Research
Open Access

Non-operative management of osteoarthritis of the knee joint

10^th Global Orthopedicians Annual Meeting

July 03-04, 2017 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Pariyo Bonane Godfrey

Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Orthop Muscular Syst

Abstract :

Osteoarthritis is a chronic disorder of synovial joints in which there is progressive softening and disintegration of articular cartilage accompanied by growth of osteophytes. Treatment designed for osteoarthritis should aim at reducing pain, improve joint mobility and limit functional impairment. This can be achieved through pharmacological and non- pharmacological means. Non-operative treatment of OA is useful for patients with KL grade 1 to 3 which are early stages of OA. However, in advanced stage of OA (KL grade 4) surgical treatment is needed as definitive treatment. The aim of this article is to highlight how non-operative treatment of osteoarthritis has evolved over time and to discuss the pros and cons of non-operative treatment modalities.

Biography :

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