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Are you seeking\u00a0alternatives to knee replacement surgery<\/strong>\u00a0to combat nagging knee pain? Let's look at 14 of these\u00a0non-surgical treatments<\/strong>\u00a0for knee arthritis and find out if they truly work. Read on.<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrnIf you have knee osteoarthritis, knee replacement is an option. But this option is not suitable for all.rnrnYounger patients may delay it due to the limited lifespan of artificial knees, usually 15 to 20 years.<\/strong>\n Johns Hopkins<\/p>\n Health<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201c..some patients cannot undergo knee replacement surgery for various reasons. Other people with knee pain are too young for a knee replacement u2014 the artificial knee is only likely to last 15 or 20 years...u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[1]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnFortunately, there are several non-surgical options to relieve knee pain.rnrnHere, we explore 14 different options<\/strong> for the better health of an arthritic patient. Youu2019ll see a range from home remedies to conventional methods to new-age non-surgical solutions.rnrnFrom these, you can choose to put your faith in any that feels and fits the best.rnrn rnrnOver 32 million<\/strong> US adults are living with osteoarthritis. Since there is no cure<\/strong>, they manage it with exercise, therapy, medications, and injections.\n STAT News<\/p>\n Common injections donu2019t help knee osteoarthritis more than placebo, large data review finds<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cMore than 32 million adults in the United States have osteoarthritis,... Since there is no cure, people with osteoarthritis often manage their condition with exercise, physical therapy,...u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[2]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn\n rnStem cell therapy uses the body’su00a0healing<\/strong>u00a0processes tou00a0repair<\/strong>u00a0and slow tissue deterioration, including cartilage.rn rnRecent studies demonstrate its effectiveness in treatingu00a0mild, moderate, and severe knee osteoarthritis.<\/strong>[3]<\/sup><\/span>u00a0However, it’s important to note that theu00a0US FDA has not yet approved<\/strong>u00a0stem cell therapy for arthritis.[4]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnHowever, in countries such as Mexico,u00a0official regulatory authorities such asu00a0COFEPRIS <\/strong>approve stem cell therapy programs<\/span>.rnrnRead the complete guide to affordable and legalu00a0stem cell therapy in Mexicou00a0<\/a><\/strong>rn<\/p>\n rn rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div> rn<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn rn<\/p>\n OrthoInfo<\/p>\n Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cPRP does appear to be effective in the treatment of certain chronic tendon injuries and low-to moderate-grade knee osteoarthritis..u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[3]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn rn<\/p>\n Forbes<\/p>\n Platelet Rich Plasma: Everything You Need To Know<\/strong><\/p>\n 'u201cPRP was not only able to reduces knee pain, but patients were also able to increase their level of activity for a full year after a single injection..u201d'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[4]<\/sup><\/span> Our partner clinics offer affordable and safe PRP Therapy<\/a> <\/strong>for those who are suffering from knee issues.<\/li>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn rn<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn<\/p>\n<\/div> rnrnrn<\/p>\n rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnThe process involves three steps:rnrn Draw blood from the patient, then spin it at high speed in a centrifuge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Extract platelets from the whole blood (procedure time: 1-2 mins).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A blend of PRP and local anesthetic is injected directly into the inflamed tissue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>rnrnNote:<\/strong><\/em> PRP therapy doesn’t provide instant pain relief. The body needs time to heal and respond to the treatment.rn<\/p>\n rn rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div> rn<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn rn<\/p>\n National Library of Medicine<\/p>\n A Comprehensive Update of Prolotherapy in the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee<\/strong><\/p>\n 'Prolotherapy is a form of regenerative therapy whose exact mechanism of action is still unclear.8 Current propositions include that injected irritants, such as hypertonic dextrose, morrhuate sodium, dextrose\/phenol\/glycerin solution (DPG), or platelet rich plasma (PRP)'<\/em><\/p>\n View in Article<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \">[5]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn rn<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn rn<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div> rnrnrn<\/p>\n rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rn<\/p>\n rn rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div> rn<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn rn<\/p>\n rn<\/ul>\n rn rn<\/p>\n National Library Of Medicine<\/p>\n Role and Effectiveness of Intra-articular Injection of Hyaluronic Acid in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review<\/strong><\/p>\n 'They provide adequate pain relief and functional improvement for up to six months irrespective of a number of injections and type of preparations used.'<\/em><\/p>\nDid you know?<\/h3>
Alternative Treatment for Knee Replacement - Reviews<\/h2>\n rnrn
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