As with hip arthritis, the most common symptoms of knee arthritis are pain and stiffness. The knee may also swell, give way or lock.
Conservative (or nonoperative) treatment options for knee arthritis include:
Total knee replacement surgery is considered when severe pain and stiffness:
Knee arthroscopy is an operation using a telescope (arthroscope) and instruments inserted through two or more small incisions at the front of the knee, to examine and treat conditions within the knee joint, including:
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is an excellent source of patient information on hip replacement. Here are some relevant topics:
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