What Are the Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery?

Pros and cons of surgery vs. exercise, massage, medicines and acupuncture

By Debbie L. Miller

[This article was originally published on https://www.NextAvenue.org on April 3, 2019 and was nominated for a 2020 Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence Award by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.]

Did you know that arthritis is the main cause of knee pain and disability? Depending on the type and severity of the condition, treatment options include “conservative” medical, lifestyle…