Non-Arthroplasty Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Non-Arthroplasty Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

From OSU MedNet21 by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

April 24, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

This episode discusses non-arthroplasty treatment options for knee osteoarthritis, including diagnosis, treatment options, and resources for patient care.

This program will discuss Non-Arthroplasty Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee. This presentation will review the current recommendations for the non-arthroplasty treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Diagnosis and treatment options will be reviewed. Learners will be introduced to available resources for decision support in patient care and background information for some of the recommendations. The presentation will cover the interface between primary care/ non-operative care and the safe progression to operative care, and when it is appropriate. This program will also cover non-replacement treatment options for knee OA with an emphasis on injections and joint sparing surgeries. Link to transcript [Link to transcript]( https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/04/Non-Arthroplasty-OptionsforOsteoarthritisoftheKnee_transcript.pdf )

Topics covered

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Knee treatment
  • Non-arthroplasty options
  • Injections
  • Joint sparing surgeries
  • Primary care interface

Keywords

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Knee
  • Non-arthroplasty
  • Injections
  • Joint sparing
  • Primary care
  • Operative care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Books & works: Non-Arthroplasty Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

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