What is the role of NSAIDs in Osteoarthritis Knee?

Published On: 11 Dec, 2021 5:01 PM | Updated On: 30 Oct, 2024 6:03 PM

What is the role of NSAIDs in Osteoarthritis Knee?

In this video, Dr. Ramneek Mahajan, Director - Orthopedics & Joint Replacement, Max Smart Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi, will discuss the role of NSAID in osteoarthritis knee. NSAID’s are basically used for pain management. Pain is due to inflammation and patients are not able to exercise or walk due to discomfort, hence NSAIDs are prescribed. He also informs that NSAIDs should be sparingly used due to its side effects.

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Dr. Ramneek Mahajan

Dr Ramneek Mahajan is Obtained medical degree from Government Medical College, Aurangabad, Maharashtra in 1997 Completed a Post-Graduation from Government Medical College, Aurangabad in 2003 and his advanced training Orthopaedic Fellowship in Singapore, Germany & Australia. Worked extensively in Primary Hip, Knee and Revision Joint Replacement. Took up the public position as Head of Orthopaedics at the Nova Specialty Hospital, Kailash Colony from 2010 to 2014. Visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon in the Fortis Hospital from 2009 to 2014.

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