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Non-surgical treatments

Exercise, strength, medication and injections can all help in selected patients. The aim is to restore acceptable function, not simply postpone surgery.

Strengthening and physical activity are central to osteoarthritis management

Strengthening and physical activity are central to osteoarthritis management.

Corticosteroid injections mainly provide short-term symptomatic relief

Corticosteroid injections mainly provide short-term symptomatic relief.

Hyaluronic acid has variable evidence and is used selectively

Hyaluronic acid has variable evidence and is used selectively.

PRP preparations are not equivalent: platelet dose, concentration and preparation may influence outcome, especially in early-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis

PRP preparations are not equivalent: platelet dose, concentration and preparation may influence outcome, especially in early-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis.

Consultations with Dr Julien Stanovici are available in French and English.

Medical references / source

  1. French reference page with full bibliography
  2. swiss orthopaedics — recommendations
  3. SOFCOT — recommendations