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Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Knee Arthritis): "Degenerative Joint Disease" can cause pain, stiffness, and cartilage breakdown.

Edited By: Seth S. Leopold, M.D.
Last updated Monday, January 14, 2008

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Coping

Work

Looking for a “light duty” alternative to heavy manual labor is one good approach for coping with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Many patients who work at desks find that prolonged sitting in one position is associated with stiffness and pain upon first arising, so periodically standing, stretching, or moving the knee through an arc of motion can be helpful at minimizing this “start-up” pain.

Adaptive aids

For some patients, particularly those who cannot tolerate surgical interventions for medical or other personal reasons, use of a cane, crutches, or a walker can be of use.

Resources

For more information about arthritis, contact the Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org).

For more information about orthopedic surgery, contact the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (www.aaos.org).

Surgery for Knee Arthritis at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington

If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call the Bone & Joint Surgery Center at 206-598-BONE (2663) or Eastside Specialty Clinic at 425-646-7777 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA


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