{"id":11702,"date":"2025-08-29T09:47:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/causes-et-traitements-de-larthrose-une-presentation-claire\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T21:18:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T21:18:27","slug":"causes-and-treatments-of-osteoarthritis-a-clear-presentation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/causes-and-treatments-of-osteoarthritis-a-clear-presentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes and Treatments of Osteoarthritis: A Clear Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11702\" class=\"elementor elementor-11702\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b881281 conteneur_vid_0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b881281\" 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=\"295ab2d5\" 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\">Specialized presentation<\/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-31e151e3 e-con-full colonne_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31e151e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"0c83d199\" 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\">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-ea3acf2e colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"ea3acf2e\" 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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-638f67cd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"638f67cd\" 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-58c8bf38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"58c8bf38\" 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-03675dff e-con-full conteneur_droit_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"03675dff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-681b4635 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"681b4635\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b775b096 titre_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b775b096\" 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\">Causes and Treatments of Osteoarthritis: A Clear Overview<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db8b6e0e paragraphe_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db8b6e0e\" 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>In this presentation, Dr. Jacques Vallotton describes the progression of osteoarthritis, risk factors, functional consequences, and therapeutic approaches, ranging from conservative treatment to surgery.<\/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-cd206ead e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd206ead\" 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-b58a0944 tabs_vid_1 tabs-full-width-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-tabs\" data-id=\"b58a0944\" 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_3041\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span class=\"wgl-tabs_title\">Doctors<\/span>\n\n                    \n                <\/h4><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_3042\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span class=\"wgl-tabs_title\">Topics<\/span>\n\n                    \n                <\/h4><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_3043\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span class=\"wgl-tabs_title\">Treatments<\/span>\n\n                    \n                <\/h4><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_3044\" 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_3041\" 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_3042\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_dot list_primary_color\"><li>Causes of osteoarthritis<\/li><li> Different types of arthritis<\/li><li> Treatments<\/li><li> Physiotherapy<\/li><li> Prosthesis<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_3043\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check_circle list_primary_color\"><li>Physiotherapy<\/li><li> Drugs<\/li><li> Infiltrations<\/li><li> Prosthetic surgery<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_3044\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check list_primary_color\"><li>Adapt your lifestyle<\/li><li> Practice physiotherapy<\/li><li> Consider surgical options if conservative treatment fails<\/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-47a634d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"47a634d3\" 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-c0219992 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c0219992\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcac51e5 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dcac51e5\" 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\">Understanding Osteoarthritis: A Joint Out of Balance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b96bad1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b96bad1\" 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 a degenerative condition that affects one or more joints. It is characterized by progressive damage to the cartilage, an inflammatory state of the synovium, and sometimes effusion. Synovial fluid nourishes the cartilage and maintains joint balance; when stress becomes excessive, this balance is disrupted and the cartilaginous surface is damaged.<br><br>As the cartilage thins, the underlying bone becomes exposed, can develop edema and cysts, and pain occurs. This dynamic is not uniform: it depends on the individual&#039;s specific mechanical context, the stability of the joint, and daily stresses.<\/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-372ba6d8 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"372ba6d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1e9d098 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1e9d098\" 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\">Differential diagnosis and joint mechanics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b01d7189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b01d7189\" 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>When faced with joint pain, other arthropathies should be excluded: crystalline deposits (gout, chondrocalcinosis), inflammatory rheumatism, infections, or even bone necrosis. Clinical evaluation and imaging point towards osteoarthritis when cartilage wear and synovial inflammation are at the forefront.<br><br>Mechanics strongly influence symptoms: a stable joint tolerates osteoarthritis better, while instability makes the pain more pronounced. Certain morphologies (for example, a valgus\/varus axis of the knee) concentrate the loads on one compartment and accelerate wear.<\/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-4e372e31 e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e372e31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d783a4 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"34d783a4\" 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\">Physical activity is beneficial for joints, even in cases of osteoarthritis.<\/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-824d2b8e e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"824d2b8e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d11eead5 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d11eead5\" 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\">Risk factors and functional impact<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-137c3069 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"137c3069\" 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>With increasing life expectancy, osteoarthritis is becoming common and sometimes silent for years before decompensating. Age, a sedentary lifestyle, excess weight, repeated microtraumas, fracture sequelae, and high-risk sports are contributing factors. The impact is manifested by pain, stiffness, effusion, and a limitation of activities.<br><br>The body often compensates for a deficient joint by stressing neighboring structures, which can lead to secondary pain. This interdependence justifies a comprehensive analysis, beyond the painful 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-e7d36e2c e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e7d36e2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b589e86 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b589e86\" 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\">Conservative management: move, frame, relieve<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d16e73ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d16e73ef\" 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>Treatment begins with conservative measures: lifestyle adjustments, regular physical activity, physiotherapy, and guided exercises. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications help control pain and inflammatory flare-ups. Depending on the stage, injections (corticosteroids, viscosupplementary products) can improve symptoms over a defined period.<br><br>Auxiliary means (insoles, walking aids) complete the arsenal to preserve function and delay symptomatic progression.<\/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-ba9b0ef7 e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ba9b0ef7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51907001 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"51907001\" 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\">Everyone lives with osteoarthritis from the age of 50 or older.<\/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-67205876 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67205876\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-446e0214 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"446e0214\" 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 prosthetic surgery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85023e66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85023e66\" 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>When the impairment becomes severe and conservative treatments are no longer sufficient, prosthetic surgery may be considered. It aims to restore acceptable function and reduce pain when bone-on-bone wear is responsible for the disability. Technological advances and careful planning have expanded the indications under well-established safety conditions.<br><br>The decision is made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the patient&#039;s age, expectations, comorbidities, bone quality and functional environment.<\/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-f253d94c e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f253d94c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed65023e titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed65023e\" 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\">Message to the patient: preserve movement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fff1dcbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fff1dcbc\" 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 doesn&#039;t mean you have to stop being active. By being active appropriately, undergoing targeted physiotherapy, and evaluating options at the right time, it&#039;s possible to maintain a satisfactory quality of life. The goal is to preserve movement and independence, with progressive and personalized care.<br><br>Regular monitoring allows for adjustment of measures, anticipation of decompensations and, if necessary, planning of a surgical solution consistent with the life plan.<\/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-09bea803 e-con-full conteneur_tags_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09bea803\" 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-0a8d3f79 conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"0a8d3f79\" 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\/osteoarthritis\/\" 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