If diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee, what can I do to keep it from getting worse?

Weight loss, muscle strength and limiting high-impact activity can keep osteoarthritis from getting worse, says Andrew Feldman, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon at NYU Langone Medical Center.

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  • When to call your physician while living with osteoarthritis

  • What is a good workout that can help protect joints?

  • Who should take medicine for osteoarthritis?

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