Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment in Kolkata From Conservative Care to Knee Replacement
Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition in which the cartilage within the knee gradually wears down. It commonly causes pain, stiffness and difficulty performing everyday activities.
Dr. Tanmoy Karmakar assesses knee osteoarthritis in Kolkata across its full range, from conservative management through to knee replacement surgery when it becomes necessary.
Symptoms
- Knee pain while walking
- Morning stiffness
- Difficulty climbing stairs
- Swelling
- Reduced movement
- Grinding sensation
- Bow-leg or knock-knee deformity
- Reduced walking distance
Risk Factors
- Increasing age
- Excess body weight
- Previous knee injury
- Joint alignment problems
- Family history
- Repetitive joint stress
Diagnosis
Weight-bearing X-rays are frequently useful for assessing arthritis severity and knee alignment. MRI is not routinely required for every patient with established knee osteoarthritis.
Non-Surgical Treatment
- Exercise
- Physiotherapy
- Weight management
- Activity modification
- Appropriate medication
- Supportive measures
When Is Knee Replacement Considered?
Knee replacement may be discussed when severe arthritis causes major pain and functional limitation despite appropriate conservative treatment — see knee replacement surgery and robotic knee replacement for what that involves.
