| Literature DB >> 20595133 |
Brian T Feeley1, Robert A Gallo, Seth Sherman, Riley J Williams.
Abstract
Total knee arthroplasty has been extremely successful in elderly patients with osteoarthritis. However, there is considerable controversy regarding how best to treat the younger, athletic patient with advanced arthritis. Treatment options range from nonsurgical management with exercise and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, to joint arthroplasty with activity modification. When properly indicated, arthroscopic débridement, high tibial osteotomy, unicondylar knee arthroplasty, and total knee arthroplasty allow younger patients with arthritis to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20595133 DOI: 10.5435/00124635-201007000-00003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Acad Orthop Surg ISSN: 1067-151X Impact factor: 3.020