What are the treatments for knee arthritis?

The joints are the bridges in our body, and many activities will seem stiff without the participation of the joints, and share with you the treatment of knee arthritis.

1. Method 1: The key to treating knee osteoarthritis is to prevent further wear and tear of the cartilage. Chondroprotective agents such as glucosamine sulfate can promote the synthesis of cartilage, inhibit the decomposition of articular cartilage, and also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Glucosamine sulfate is also rich in sulfate, which is one of the components necessary for the synthesis of the cartilage matrix. These drugs can relieve pain, improve joint function, and delay the destruction of joint structure when taken for a long period of time. Glucosamine sulfate has a slow onset of action, but the safety of the drug is good, this drug is more suitable for a long time to take.

2. Method 2: Arthroscopy for knee osteoarthritis is to place a rod-shaped optical endoscope with a diameter of 5mm into the joint cavity through the joint space and magnify the diseased area and tissues by 4 to 6 times to display on the monitor, use tiny tools to repair the articular cartilage, and clean the inflamed area.

3. Method 3: Acupuncture treatment

Acupuncture is more effective in the treatment of knee arthritis. According to the research, acupuncture has the effect of anti-inflammatory and pain relief, reducing swelling, promoting blood circulation, etc. By changing the blood flow and the speed of blood flow in the affected area, some disease-causing inflammatory factors are taken away, which can effectively slow down the pain.

Precautions

People with knee osteoarthritis should not do strenuous physical exercise in their lives, or engage in strenuous physical labor, maintain good sleep habits, do not eat stimulating foods, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.