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Do You Need Knee Replacement Surgery for Severe Arthritis of the Knee?

Severe Arthritis of the knee Unloader Knee Brace

Key Takeaways: Even if arthritis looks bad on an x-ray, you don’t always need a total knee replacement surgery. Knee replacement should be a last resort after all conservative treatments fail to help manage pain. Common conservative treatments include hyaluronic acid and cortisone injections, physical therapy, and topical anti-inflammatory medications. When we see x-rays, it… Read more »