Managing arthritis - orthotics and aids

• MANAGING ARTHRITIS MENU
• intro
• diet
• exercise
• orthotics & aids
• joint injection
• unloader brace
• cartilage repair
  (surgical)
• osteotomy
• interpositional discs
• partial knee replacement
• total knee replacement
• knee fusion
• amputation

The disability of knee arthritis can be lessened by devices that:

• soften impact on the joint - sorbo-rubber heels in shoes, trainers with spongy soles
• offer support - stair rails, bath rails, shower bars, walking canes
• help with dressing - stocking pullers, long shoe horns
• getting out of armchairs - uplift seat
• going upstairs - stair lifts
• doing chores - reachers
• sleeping - knee pillow