{"id":9339,"date":"2025-08-28T10:06:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/?page_id=9339"},"modified":"2025-09-07T21:18:33","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T21:18:33","slug":"understand-knee-osteoarthritis-symptoms-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.centre-ortho.ch\/en\/understand-knee-osteoarthritis-symptoms-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding knee osteoarthritis: symptoms and treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9339\" class=\"elementor elementor-9339\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-779359e5 conteneur_vid_0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"779359e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"86d01d1d\" 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\">Anatomy:<\/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<\/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-42dadf25 colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"42dadf25\" 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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-eb904909 colonne_vid_1 aleft button-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"eb904909\" 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\">Thematic:<\/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>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59fc7568 e-con-full colonne_vid_0 pv-cta-card e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"59fc7568\" 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-53eca4f1 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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-6d601016 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d601016\" 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-520e84dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"520e84dd\" 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-9883b1cb e-con-full conteneur_droit_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9883b1cb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-526ac36b e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"526ac36b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d41c7b96 titre_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d41c7b96\" 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\">Understanding Knee Osteoarthritis: Symptoms and Treatments<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3ec16a8 paragraphe_vid_1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b3ec16a8\" 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>Knee osteoarthritis manifests itself through mechanical pain and a progressive loss of mobility. Depending on the degree of damage, treatments range from simple anti-inflammatory drugs to knee replacement. A specialized assessment is essential to adapt treatment and maintain quality of 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-5a1dac6b e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a1dac6b\" 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-56d3fd79 tabs_vid_1 tabs-full-width-yes elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-tabs\" data-id=\"56d3fd79\" 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_1451\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span class=\"wgl-tabs_title\">Doctors<\/span>\n\n                    \n                <\/h4><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1452\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span class=\"wgl-tabs_title\">Topics<\/span>\n\n                    \n                <\/h4><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1453\" class=\"wgl-tabs_header swiper-slide\">\n                    <span class=\"wgl-tabs_title\">Treatments<\/span>\n\n                    \n                <\/h4><h4 data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1454\" 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_1451\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_dot list_primary_color\"><li>Dr. J\u00e9r\u00e9mie Gozzo<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1452\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_dot list_primary_color\"><li>Definition of osteoarthritis<\/li><li> Mechanical symptoms<\/li><li> Functional impact<\/li><li> Possible treatments<\/li><li> Importance of the specialized assessment<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1453\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check_circle list_primary_color\"><li>Anti-inflammatories<\/li><li>Infiltrations<\/li><li>Knee prosthesis<\/li><li>Physiotherapy<\/li><\/ul>                <\/div>\n\n                            <div data-tab-id=\"wgl-tab_1454\" class=\"wgl-tabs_content\">\n                    <ul class=\"vireon_check list_primary_color\"><li>Make a complete assessment<\/li><li>Consult a specialist<\/li><li>Adopt treatment appropriate to the stage<\/li><li>Preserve mobility<\/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-c4ae4d37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"c4ae4d37\" 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-715c24df e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"715c24df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91538ae5 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91538ae5\" 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: essential guidelines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9cbe49c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9cbe49c\" 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>Knee osteoarthritis is a progressive wear of the cartilage that covers the femur, the tibia and sometimes the kneecap. It can affect a single compartment (internal, external or patellofemoral), which explains the great variability of symptoms and progression. Since the knee is a weight-bearing joint, pain occurs mainly when loading and limits walking distance. A specialized assessment can identify the stage of damage, the compartment(s) affected and aggravating factors.<br><br>This pathology affects patients of different ages and profiles. It falls along a continuum: transient discomfort, recurrent mechanical pain, then functional restrictions. The challenge is to preserve mobility and quality of life by adjusting treatment to the stage, from simple management to surgical solutions when necessary.<\/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-55cc21b7 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"55cc21b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f738166 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f738166\" 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\">Clinical manifestations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa239f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa239f77\" 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 pain is mechanical: it increases when walking, during prolonged standing, and when going up or down stairs. An effusion may occur after exercise. Morning stiffness is short-lived and resolves with movement, unlike inflammatory conditions. The painful topography varies depending on the compartment affected: internal, external, or anterior (patella).<br><br>Physical abilities gradually decline and daily activities become restricted. Observation of gait, the search for limping or varus\/valgus deformity guide the examination. Screening for modifiable factors (weight, adaptation of activity) is an integral part of the treatment.<\/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-8896270f e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8896270f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-857bb8ef conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"857bb8ef\" 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 pain is sometimes caused by osteoarthritis, which is the wear and tear of the cartilage.<\/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-4896ed78 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4896ed78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d342ebe titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d342ebe\" 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\">Specialized assessment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a108c1dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a108c1dd\" 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 bilateral clinical examination assesses ranges of motion, ligament stability, and pain. Standard radiography remains the gold standard for characterizing osteoarthritis, specifying the affected compartments and joint space narrowing. MRI is not routine; it is discussed on a case-by-case basis, particularly in the presence of diagnostic doubt or associated lesions. Regular monitoring measures the impact on walking and function, in order to adjust treatment over time.<br><br>This structured approach avoids excessive explorations, reassures the patient and prepares, if necessary, a clear and anticipated surgical discussion.<\/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-d6f57d9b e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6f57d9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f03cf01 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9f03cf01\" 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\">From conservative treatment to surgery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6514ce64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6514ce64\" 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 simple measures: information, adaptation of activities, weight loss if necessary, physiotherapy to maintain mobility and strength. Pain relief treatment is progressive: paracetamol, anti-inflammatories in short courses, then additional options depending on tolerance and comorbidities. Intra-articular injections can provide temporary relief and facilitate rehabilitation.<br><br>When pain and functional limitations persist and affect quality of life, surgery is discussed. Depending on the extent of the lesions, a partial or total prosthesis may be considered.<\/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-46550348 e-con-full conteneur_citation_vid_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46550348\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54aa9e52 conteneur_citation_vid_1 aleft elementor-widget-icon-box wgl-icon-box wgl-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-infobox\" data-id=\"54aa9e52\" 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\">The goal is to be able to remain active without pain and to maintain a good quality of life.<\/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-c53287cd e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c53287cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16dfbb36 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"16dfbb36\" 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\">Maintaining mobility on a daily basis<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a9a9d0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a9a9d0a\" 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>Movement nourishes cartilage and maintains neuromuscular coordination. Regular, well-balanced exercise, working on balance and proprioception, and strengthening the quadriceps and glutes help stabilize the knee. Walking, low-resistance cycling, and aqua training are often well tolerated.<br><br>The goal is to remain independent, avoid muscle loss, and delay surgery. Physiotherapy support helps adapt the program based on painful flare-ups.<\/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-302a3960 e-con-full conteneur_vid_1 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"302a3960\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2321d66 titre_vid_2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c2321d66\" 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 total prosthesis?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdfe06f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fdfe06f4\" 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>Total knee replacement is considered when the disease is extensive, the pain is resistant to well-conducted medical treatment, and a major functional disability persists. The decision is based on a combination of clinical and radiographic arguments, and the patient&#039;s expectations regarding walking and activities of daily living.<br><br>Clear information about the expected benefits, follow-up, and rehabilitation determines the outcome. Preoperative preparation (mobility, strength, pain management) facilitates recovery and ensures a safe return to 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-1519c278 e-con-full conteneur_tags_0 e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1519c278\" 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-36d53925 conteneur_tags_1 aleft elementor-widget elementor-widget-wgl-button\" data-id=\"36d53925\" 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 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