• Arthritis
• Are You a Candidate for Hip Replacement? (Video)
• Are You a Candidate for Knee Replacement? (Video)

• Is Surgery Right for You?
  • What to Expect the Day of Surgery
  • What to Expect Following Surgery
  • Possible Complications of Surgery
  • What to Expect When You're Fully Recovered
  • Life After Joint Replacement

• Animation of Normal Knee
• Arthritis: The Leading Cause of Knee Pain
• Conventional Knee Replacement
• Animation of Knee Replacement
• Knee Replacement Surgery

• Hip Treatment Options
• Hip Replacement FAQ

• 10 Questions to Ask
• Standard Treatment Options
• You Don't Have to Live with Joint Pain
• What You Need to Know About Joint Replacement Surgery

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Standard Treatment Options

Conservative Treatments

Conservative treatments, such as steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, bracing, and cortisone injections may effectively relieve pain and restore mobility for some patients, for some period of time. But more severe conditions may not respond adequately to these approaches. In these cases, the orthopaedic surgeon may recommend knee replacement surgery.