What are the solutions for knee ache, pain and stiffness?
Pain Relief Clinic Singapore is a licensed medical clinic that offers Arthritis Diagnosis Treatment in Singapore. To get rid of your Arthritis pain, simply give us a call.
Pain Relief Clinic Singapore is a licensed medical clinic that offers Arthritis Diagnosis Treatment in Singapore. To get rid of your Arthritis pain, simply give us a call.
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<strong>What</strong> <strong>are</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>solutions</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>knee</strong> <strong>ache</strong>, <strong>pain</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>stiffness</strong>?<br />
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Cause of <strong>knee</strong> <strong>ache</strong>, <strong>pain</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>stiffness</strong><br />
The three basic types of arthritis<br />
affecting <strong>the</strong> <strong>knee</strong> <strong>are</strong><br />
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis<br />
<strong>and</strong> post-traumatic arthritis.<br />
Knee <strong>pain</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>stiffness</strong> can develop<br />
gradually or have sudden onset.<br />
Often, <strong>pain</strong> is worse in <strong>the</strong> morning<br />
after inactivity, but can also<br />
increase after physical activities<br />
such as walking, climbing or<br />
<strong>knee</strong>ling.<br />
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<strong>What</strong> <strong>are</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>solutions</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>knee</strong><br />
<strong>ache</strong>, <strong>pain</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>stiffness</strong>?<br />
Often, <strong>pain</strong> is worse in <strong>the</strong> morning after<br />
inactivity, but can also increase after physical<br />
activities such as walking, climbing or <strong>knee</strong>ling.<br />
Doctors use a physical exam to evaluate walking,<br />
range of motion <strong>and</strong> joint tenderness.<br />
Also, X-rays, MRI <strong>and</strong> blood tests may be used to<br />
diagnose <strong>knee</strong> arthritis.<br />
Lifestyle Changes<br />
• Behavior modification<br />
• Exercise<br />
• Support devices<br />
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Drug Treatment<br />
• Anti-inflammatory<br />
• Corticosteroids<br />
• O<strong>the</strong>rs<br />
Medication treatment is dependent on each individual.<br />
Usually, anti-inflammatory <strong>pain</strong> relievers <strong>are</strong> <strong>the</strong> first<br />
choice <strong>for</strong> treatment of early <strong>knee</strong> arthritis. Nonsteroidal<br />
anti-inflammatory drugs <strong>and</strong> COX-2 inhibitors<br />
<strong>are</strong> commonly used <strong>for</strong> cases of <strong>knee</strong> arthritis with<br />
swelling <strong>and</strong> <strong>pain</strong>.<br />
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Surgical Treatment<br />
• Arthroscopic debridement<br />
• Osteotomy<br />
• Total or partial arthroplasty<br />
• Cartilage grafts<br />
Arthroscopic surgery uses fiber optics to remove joint debris <strong>and</strong><br />
repair torn cartilage, which may exacerbate or cause <strong>pain</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
inflammation in <strong>knee</strong> arthritis. An osteotomy is used to cut <strong>the</strong> long<br />
bones of <strong>the</strong> leg to improve <strong>knee</strong> alignment to reduce symptoms.<br />
Partial <strong>and</strong> total <strong>knee</strong> arthroplasty removes damaged <strong>knee</strong> joint<br />
cartilage <strong>and</strong> bone, which is replaced by plastic or metal implants.<br />
Cartilage grafting is used to replace damaged <strong>knee</strong> cartilage with<br />
healthy cartilage from o<strong>the</strong>r bones in your body. The aim is <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
graft to repair <strong>the</strong> damaged <strong>are</strong>a <strong>and</strong> alleviate <strong>knee</strong> discom<strong>for</strong>t<br />
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The Pain Relief Clinic is a medical practice that combines traditional <strong>pain</strong><br />
management techniques with <strong>the</strong> latest non-invasive treatment technologies<br />
available, to specifically help patients who suffer from both acute <strong>and</strong><br />
persistent <strong>pain</strong>.<br />
Call <strong>for</strong> Appointments<br />
+65 67322397<br />
+65 90689605 (after office hours)Our Location<br />
Our Location<br />
350 Orchard Road<br />
#10-00 Shaw House<br />
Medical Suites @ Orchard<br />
Singapore 238 868<br />
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