David A. Fisher, MD, director, Total Joint Center, Indiana Orthopaedic Hospital talks about the symptoms and treatments of osteoarthritis in the knee. Common symptoms include aching with activity, swelling, stiffness, catching or locking, and buckling. Early treatment options consist of over the counter pain medication, supportive braces, prescription anti-inflammatories and cortisone or viscosupplementation injections.
Resources & References
– www.indianaorthopaedichospital.com/bio-cards/Fisher.pdf
– www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22868835
Disclosures:
David A. Fisher, MD
Royalty: DePuy Synthes
Patent Holder: DePuy Synthes
Speaker’s Bureau: DePuy Synthes
