Virtual Didactic- Knee Osteoarthritis: Much More than 'Wear and Tear' presented by Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD-Knee Osteoarthritis: Much More than 'Wear and Tear' Led by Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD

Knee Osteoarthritis: Much More than 'Wear and Tear' Led by Prakash Jayabalan, MD, PhD

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The video is a lecture on knee osteoarthritis and its management. The speaker discusses various aspects of knee osteoarthritis, including the biology of the condition, exercise and rehabilitation, joint loading strategies, pharmacological treatments, and regenerative medicine. The speaker emphasizes that knee osteoarthritis is not just a wear and tear disease, but also involves abnormal biomechanics and biological processes in the joint. They also discuss the role of weight loss, exercise, and physical therapy in managing knee osteoarthritis. The speaker explores various joint loading strategies to decrease the knee adduction moment, such as knee braces, foot orthotics, gait modifications, and cane use. The lecture also touches on the use of pharmacological treatments like pain medications and injections, as well as the potential of regenerative medicine and orthobiologics. The speaker concludes by highlighting the need for personalized treatment based on individual factors and ongoing research in the field. Overall, the video provides an informative overview of knee osteoarthritis and its management strategies. No credits are mentioned.

Keywords

knee osteoarthritis

management

exercise

pharmacological treatments

regenerative medicine

biomechanics

weight loss

physical therapy

research