Osteoarthritis of the knee: Choosing the right pain medicine

As cancer survivors live longer, chronic non-cancer pain of aging, such as osteoarthritis, becomes common and may interact with post-treatment pain. Treatments for osteoarthritis of the knee can help reduce pain. They can also help you stay active. Most people can find a treatment plan that works for them. This video can help you learn about options and come up with a treatment plan that works for you. The video covers research about treatments that usually do not help and ways to help you feel better.

This is an educational video about what is osteoarthritis of the knee and the pain medicine used. It includes an overview of the health care condition, description of the treatment options, patient stories, a description of the harms/risks and benefits of various options, and a review of key facts.

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