{"id":11695,"date":"2025-08-29T09:47:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/prothese-du-genou-une-solution-efficace-contre-larthrose\/"},"modified":"2025-09-06T12:02:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T12:02:07","slug":"knee-prosthesis-an-effective-solution-against-osteoarthritis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/knee-prosthesis-an-effective-solution-against-osteoarthritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Knee prosthesis: an effective solution against osteoarthritis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11695\" class=\"elementor elementor-11695\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d758a335 conteneur_vid_0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d758a335\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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colonne_vid_2 pv-tv-value aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"fdb565d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Presentation of expertise<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ae1d927 e-con-full colonne_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9ae1d927\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c389322 colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"2c389322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d587a21\">Surgery:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Knee prosthesis<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e2d5b15 colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"1e2d5b15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper\"><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-d587a21\">Pathology:<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wgl-button-wrapper\"><a  class=\"wgl-infobox_button wgl-button  no_media\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">Knee osteoarthritis<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f819065b colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"f819065b\" 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64h-48V16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16h-32c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v48H160V16c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16h-32c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v48H48C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112v48h448v-48c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"button__text\">Consultations<\/span><\/div><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d723265d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d723265d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ebb2e2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"3ebb2e2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b05cd40 e-con-full conteneur_droit_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b05cd40\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2982315e e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2982315e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d758db5 titre_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d758db5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Knee prosthesis: an effective solution against osteoarthritis<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eee7b3aa paragraphe_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eee7b3aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Jacques Vallotton explains the causes and consequences of knee osteoarthritis and presents surgical solutions such as total or partial knee replacements. He details the procedure, rehabilitation, and possible postoperative activities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dae2ac6d e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dae2ac6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71d6045b tabs_vid_1 tabs-full-width-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-tabs\" data-id=\"71d6045b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-tabs wgl-tabs_swiper-wrapper tabs_align-justify\">\n            <div class=\"wgl-tabs_headings-wrap swiper\">\n                <div class=\"wgl-tabs_headings swiper-wrapper\"><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1901\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span class=\"wgl-tabs_title\">Doctors<\/span>\n\n                    \n                <\/h4><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1902\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span class=\"wgl-tabs_title\">Topics<\/span>\n\n                    \n                <\/h4><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1903\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span class=\"wgl-tabs_title\">Treatments<\/span>\n\n                    \n                <\/h4><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1904\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span class=\"wgl-tabs_title\">Advice<\/span>\n\n                    \n                <\/h4><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"wgl-tabs_content-wrap\">                <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1901\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_dot list_primary_color\"><li class=\"translation-block\"><span><span class=\"word\"><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 30ms\">D<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 60ms\">r<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"word\"><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 120ms\">J<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 150ms\">a<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 180ms\">c<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 210ms\">q<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 240ms\">u<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 270ms\">e<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 300ms\">s<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"word\"><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 360ms\">V<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 390ms\">a<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 420ms\">l<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 450ms\">l<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 480ms\">o<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 510ms\">t<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 540ms\">t<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 570ms\">o<\/span><span class=\"target fadeIn\" style=\"--wgl-text-delay: 600ms\">n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1902\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_dot list_primary_color\"><li>Definition of osteoarthritis<\/li><li> Causes of knee osteoarthritis<\/li><li> Overview of the knee compartments<\/li><li> Indications for a prosthesis<\/li><li> Types of prosthesis<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1903\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check_circle list_primary_color\"><li>Total knee replacement<\/li><li> Unicompartmental prosthesis<\/li><li> Post-operative rehabilitation<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1904\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check list_primary_color\"><li>Osteoarthritis destroys cartilage and limits mobility<\/li><li> Prosthesis improves quality of life<\/li><li> Rehabilitation is fast and effective<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><!-- .wgl-tabs -->\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-195c3547 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"195c3547\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13120504 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13120504\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5e1988f titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5e1988f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Knee osteoarthritis: understanding the pain and loss of mobility<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b14e7c4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b14e7c4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Osteoarthritis is the destruction of the cartilage that lines the joint surfaces. When bone rubs against bone, pain, catching, pseudo-locking and reduced range of motion occur, with repercussions on walking and posture. Depending on the condition, one or more compartments of the knee may be affected, which requires a precise assessment before any treatment decision is made.<br><br>Understanding the mechanism of injury helps link symptoms to the actual functioning of the joint.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d7b244 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a4d7b244\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03be2028 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03be2028\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to consider a prosthesis: the issue is quality of life<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-386c1d77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"386c1d77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The indication is discussed when pain persists despite conservative treatments, lameness sets in and activities are limited. Age is not the central criterion: the aim is to restore an active life and reliable walking. Excessive delay exposes the patient to compensations (hip, back) likely to worsen subsequent results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf491c74 e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf491c74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0890e0a2 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"0890e0a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-left\"><span class=\"media-wrapper icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\" ><svg class=\"icon elementor-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-56c0705\">Knee replacement may well be a solution for the future.<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86d2d1f6 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"86d2d1f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0cc06ae titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0cc06ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Two families of implants: partial and total<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30028437 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30028437\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Unicompartmental prosthesis reconstructs an affected compartment while preserving the ligaments, with more limited surgery and often generous flexion, at the cost of strict indications. Total resurfacing prosthesis treats global osteoarthritis and aims for kinematics close to that of a healthy knee, with biocompatible materials (chromium-cobalt-molybdenum alloys) and low-wear surfaces. Fixation is most often cemented, with variations depending on bone quality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45c4f10d e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"45c4f10d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-253742f7 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"253742f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Intervention and safety: prevention and precision<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64cadecf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64cadecf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Modern surgery integrates infection prevention, thromboembolic prophylaxis, and rational management of blood loss. 3D planning prepares component alignment and sizing, and minimally invasive surgery spares tissue where appropriate. The procedure aims for stability, mobility, and precise positioning for long-term function.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d76a5638 e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d76a5638\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4fbb7c7 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"d4fbb7c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-infobox.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wgl-infobox_bg_wrapper\"><\/div><div class=\"wgl-infobox\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox_wrapper wgl-layout-left\"><span class=\"media-wrapper icon-wrapper\"><span class=\"wgl-icon\" ><svg class=\"icon elementor-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-quote-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M464 256h-80v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8c-88.4 0-160 71.6-160 160v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48zm-288 0H96v-64c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h8c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24V56c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24h-8C71.6 32 0 103.6 0 192v240c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48h128c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48V304c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"content_wrapper\"><div class=\"wgl-infobox-title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"wgl-infobox_title\"><span class=\"wgl-infobox_title-idle\"><span class=\"elementor-repeater-item-56c0705\">We prioritize quality of life, not just the patient&#039;s age.<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed8204b0 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed8204b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f824f099 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f824f099\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rehabilitation and support: resume early to recover better<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed7c754d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed7c754d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early rising and full weight-bearing are introduced quickly and under supervision. Physiotherapy restores extension and then flexion, strengthens the extensor system and corrects compensations. Balneotherapy and video support facilitate self-rehabilitation at home. Progress is measured by pain, range of motion and gait, with scheduled follow-up.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71a24590 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71a24590\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af0e65d7 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af0e65d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sports and activities: resume with discernment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73370ff1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73370ff1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After recovery, swimming, brisk walking, or cycling are generally preferred. A gradual return to more demanding activities (tennis, for example) may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on stability, strength, and pain-free status. The goal is not performance at all costs, but a lasting, pain-free active life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9e95d91 e-con-full conteneur_tags_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c9e95d91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d511b4 conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"65d511b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" style=\"\" data-widget_type=\"wgl-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wgl-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/research\/knee-osteoarthritis-2\/\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"button__content\"><span class=\"button__text\">knee osteoarthritis<\/span><\/div><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div 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