Knee Joint Preservation
Knee Joint Preservation
Knee joint preservation aims to prevent or delay the need for knee replacement by addressing cartilage damage and early osteoarthritis. Conservative treatments include physical therapy to strengthen muscles, pain management with medications, weight management, and knee bracing.
Advanced procedures like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy promote healing and cartilage regeneration. Microfracture surgery encourages cartilage growth, while osteotomy realigns the knee to reduce stress on the affected area. Recovery involves rehabilitation to restore strength and mobility, with most patients returning to normal activities within a few months, depending on the treatment used.
Knee joint preservation treatment aims to delay or prevent the need for knee replacement by addressing the underlying causes of joint pain and degeneration, such as cartilage damage, early osteoarthritis, or ligament injuries. The goal is to restore or maintain the knee’s function and relieve pain.
🔹 Conservative Treatments
- Physical Therapy: Strengthens muscles around the knee, improves flexibility, and reduces stress on the joint.
- Medications: Pain relief through NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen) and corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation.
- Weight Management: Reducing body weight helps decrease pressure on the knee.
- Bracing: Knee braces can help stabilize the joint and improve function.
🔹 Advanced Joint Preservation Procedures
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: Involves injecting concentrated platelets into the knee to promote healing of damaged tissues.
- Stem Cell Therapy: Uses stem cells to regenerate damaged cartilage and tissues.
- Microfracture Surgery: A procedure that promotes cartilage growth by creating tiny fractures in the bone.
- Osteotomy: Corrects misalignment of the knee to reduce stress on damaged areas.
🔹 Recovery & Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation involves physical therapy to restore strength, flexibility, and function.
- Recovery time depends on the procedure, but most people can resume normal activities within a few months.