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How can surgery treat osteoarthritis?
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For more severe cases of osteoarthritis, undergoing surgery may provide the sought relief instead of relying solely on painkillers or other medications. Additionally, surgery has the potential to increase mobility in certain cases.

There are several main procedures involved with treating osteoarthritis surgically:

  • Arthroscopic Debridement – Removes loose pieces of bone and cartilage from the joint to avoid buckling or locking and increasing mobility.
  • Osteotomy – Realigns bones by altering their lengths to limit any unwanted bone on bone contact.
  • Resurfacing Arthroplasty – Joints affected by osteoarthritis can have their surfaces smoothed out to avoid any excessive friction and improve mobility.
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