Osteoarthritis affects 30 million Americans—are you at risk?🔊

In this episode of Behavioral Observations, host Matthew Cicoria speaks with Drs. Brennan Armshaw, Manish Vaidya, Sacheen Mehta, and John Borrero about the challenges and treatments for knee osteoarthritis (CoA).

Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of disability, affecting millions globally.
Current treatments like topicals, bracing, weight loss, and physical therapy are effective but not perfect. The most effective long-term treatment remains physical therapy, though getting patients to adhere to it is challenging.

Newer treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections show promise but need more research.

Improving quality of life is crucial, especially when conservative treatments fail.

Surgery becomes an option when pain and disability significantly impact daily activities. Behavioral science offers insights into patient adherence and the potential of innovative treatments.

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