Non-surgical and less invasive options for knee pain relief explored

Many patients advised to get knee replacement surgery may not need it, with alternatives offering viable solutions. Alternatives include bracing, walking aids, physical therapy, injections like PRP, shockwave therapy, arthroscopic surgery, osteotomy, microfracture, biologic knee replacement, and partial knee replacement. These treatments aim to relieve pain, improve motion, and restore active lifestyles, with options varying in effectiveness and invasiveness.