The focus of arthritis treatment is to control pain, minimize joint damage, and improve or maintain physical function and quality of life. In inflammatory types of arthritis, it is also important to control inflammation. According to the American College of Rheumatology, arthritis treatment can include medications, nondrug therapies such physical therapy or patient education, and sometimes surgery. Managing your arthritis symptoms is very important as well.
Frequently Asked Questions - Arthritis & Osteoarthritis FAQs
Am I at risk for arthritis?
Certain factors make it more likely that you will develop arthritis. Some of these risk factors can be changed while others are not. [...]