Dr Praneeth Reddy C V

Knee osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease — and the most misunderstood. It does not mean your knee is “finished”, and most people who have it never need surgery. OA affects the whole joint: cartilage thins, bone thickens, and muscles weaken as activity drops. X-ray changes often don’t match pain levels — treatment follows the person, not the image. What works, per international guidelines (OARSI, NICE): exercise is the single best-proven treatment. Quadriceps and hip strengthening plus walking, cycling or swimming reduces pain and improves function — appropriate exercise does NOT wear the joint out. Losing even 5–10% of body weight brings measurable relief. Topical anti-inflammatory gels have good evidence; steroid injections help flares short-term. When pain persists despite proper care, modern knee replacement is among medicine’s most successful operations — registry data show most implants working well beyond 15–20 years, with walking from day one. Consult Dr. Praneeth Reddy C.V., Orthopedic Surgeon, OMNI Hospitals, Kukatpally. Call 7799555825. 6 days ago Book