The goal of treatment is to cure osteoarthritis.

True False

The most effective way to improve function when you're first diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip is:

Take pain relievers and get bed rest

Lose weight and do moderate exercise

Which of these exercises is potentially harmful if you have osteoarthritis?

Walking Tennis Biking

Swimming Weight lifting

Which of these options is not considered an initial treatment for osteoarthritis:

Medications Joint replacement

Glucosamine Heat and cold therapy

Physical therapy

If oral pain relievers are ineffective, the next level of treatment could include:

Corticosteroid injections Hyaluronan injections

Arthroscopic surgery All of the above

Joint replacements are typically considered when:

Pain relievers don't completely manage your pain.

Pain significantly disables you and impacts your lifestyle.

When you've tried arthroscopy surgery and it didn't help.