X-ray report has diagnosed my wife's knee-pain as "Osteoarthritis. Is there any curative medication, short of surgery, in Allopathy? Already tried out some medication in Ayurveda except the massage. Could the damaged cartilages be restored to normalcy or bear with it till the end, depending on various analgesics.

Dr. Biswajit DuttaOrthopedic Doctor21yrs exp

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Unfortunately cartilage does not repair especially in Osteoarthritis. There are plenty of supplements available but there use is questionable when cartilage is not being repaired by the body. There's often inflammation in the knee that can be controlled by medication. Injections are also available (viscosupplements) that can help in relieving pain. However, the mainstay would be to perform stretching and strengthening exercises for the knee. It is also important to remain active by continuing to walk. This will help exercise weight control and keep the joint mobile and supple. This way you can push your way through without surgery.  

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