NON-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT

to a sectionIt is important to ensure that acute knee symptoms are given enough time to recover. The majority of acute knees problems need treatment for the swelling to settle and then exercises for movement to be regained before any underlying symptoms are appreciated.

A major part of being a knee specialist is being able to guide patients, ensuring that the knee problem is understood, and then there is an opportunity to look at all of the different management options. With each management option there will be risks and benefits. Clinical examinations and investigations can help guide non-operative treatments such as the use of a brace alongside knee strengthening and conditioning to provide symptom relief.

Rehabilitation is an important part of coping with early and progressive knee arthritis. Click here to take you to a section covering this is detail.