Surgery may be required for those with severe osteoarthritis.
Surgery for Osteoarthritis - Arthrodesis for osteoarthritis:
- The fusion of two adjacent bones, in order to stabilize a joint; commonly performed in the spine.
- Arthroplasty for osteoarthritis:
- Replacement of a diseased joint with a prosthetic or artificial joint
- Osteotomy for osteoarthritis:
- Removal of a portion of bone to better realign the joint
- Resection for osteoarthritis:
- Removal of a portion of diseased bone
- Debridement for osteoarthritis:
- Removal of dead or diseased joint tissue
