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Managing Early Arthritis of the Knee

Posted on February 21, 2012 by
Osteoarthritis (OA) cannot be cured, but several strategies are available to help people manage symptoms so they can stay active. To help people decide which treatment is right, the Informed Medical Decisions Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Managing Early-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis. Continue reading →
Posted in Orthopedic Programs | Tagged arthritis medications, arthritis treatment, arthroscopic surgery, exercise therapy, joint pain, knee arthritis, knee arthroscopy, knee osteoarthritis, knee pain, NSAIDs, Shared Decision-Making® programs | Permalink
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What to do with a Torn Meniscus

Posted on February 21, 2012 by
When people 40 and older have a torn meniscus, the treatment is usually not clear cut. People have choices and the best choice for them depends a lot on their preferences. To help people understand their knee problems, their treatment options and the uncertainties, the Foundation has developed a Shared Decision-Making® program called Treatment Choices for Torn Meniscus after Age 40. Continue reading →
Posted in Orthopedic Programs | Tagged arthroscopic surgery, exercise therapy, joint pain, knee arthroscopy, knee osteoarthritis, knee pain, meniscal tear, meniscectomy, meniscus surgery, NSAIDs, Shared Decision-Making® programs, torn meniscus | Permalink