Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee Osteoarthritis (Gonarthrosis): Surgical Therapy

If the patient’s pain can only be controlled by continuously taking analgesics (painkillers) or if the patient’s lifestyle is severely impaired, then there is an indication for surgical therapy. There are numerous surgical options to alleviate the discomfort and consequences of gonarthrosis (knee osteoarthritis) and thus significantly improve the quality of life. Symptomatic surgical methods … Knee Osteoarthritis (Gonarthrosis): Surgical Therapy

Knee Osteoarthritis (Gonarthrosis): Analgesics/Antiphlogistics and Glucocorticoids

Therapeutic Target Relief of symptoms Therapy recommendations In general, the analgesic/pain reliever paracetamol (best tolerated) is recommended for nonactive osteoarthritis. Caution. No effect of paracetamol in patients with gonarthrosis (knee joint osteoarthritis). According to a meta-analysis, paracetamol is hardly effective in gonarthrosis and coxarthrosis. In activated osteoarthritis (abraded cartilage or bone inflamed): non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs … Knee Osteoarthritis (Gonarthrosis): Analgesics/Antiphlogistics and Glucocorticoids

Knee Osteoarthritis (Gonarthrosis): Medical History

The anamnesis (medical history) represents an important component in the diagnosis of gonarthrosis (knee osteoarthritis). Family history Are there any diseases of the bones and joints in your family that are common? What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you have heavy physical workload in your job? … Knee Osteoarthritis (Gonarthrosis): Medical History