What Are the Treatments for Arthritic Knee Joints?
Arthritis, a degenerative joint disease, affects the knees in many ways. The most common form, called osteoarthritis, wears the cartilage away over time. Other types of arthritis affecting the knee are rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, treatment for arthritic knee joints can take many forms, from lifestyle modification to surgery.
