Sports Medicine Archives - Clinical FAQ https://clinicalfaq.com/category/sports-medicine/ Your go-to source for addressing common clinical medicine questions, empowering you to make informed decisions and stay up-to-date on the latest medical breakthroughs Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:05:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://clinicalfaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Clinical-FAQ-Favicon-512x512-1-150x150.png Sports Medicine Archives - Clinical FAQ https://clinicalfaq.com/category/sports-medicine/ 32 32 Patient Guide: Osteoarthritis https://clinicalfaq.com/orthopaedic-surgery/patient-guide-osteoarthritis/ https://clinicalfaq.com/orthopaedic-surgery/patient-guide-osteoarthritis/#respond Sat, 22 Apr 2023 23:05:51 +0000 https://clinicalfaq.com/?p=397 Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced joint mobility. While there is no cure, treatments focus on managing symptoms, improving joint function, and enhancing quality of life through lifestyle changes, pain management, physical therapy, and in severe cases, surgery. It is crucial for patients to work closely with their healthcare provider to develop an appropriate treatment plan and ask questions to better understand their condition.

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