Anti-inflammatory medicines, pain medicines, limiting activities that are painful, assistive devices for walking, diet, exercise, and physical therapy are some of treatment options for osteoarthritis besides surgery.

Dr. Carlos Alvarado, Orthopedic Surgeon with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, says doctors do not have a cure in the form of a pill or injection, but in form of surgery, which is the very last option. He points out that women that lost about 11 pounds had a significant decrease in the need for knee replacement, so weight loss can result in incredible lifestyle changes.

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