Osteoarthritis & cartilage damage: joint-preserving treatment
Stiffness in the morning, pain on the stairs or a swollen knee: osteoarthritis and cartilage damage have a noticeable impact on everyday life. The aim of treatment is to relieve pain, maintain mobility and protect the joint for as long as possible.
At AGON in Sterzing/Vipiteno, Dr Christian Coppola, specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, draws up an individual treatment plan based on your findings, symptoms and goals – combining conservative and joint-preserving methods with targeted exercise therapy.
Exercise & training
Targeted strength and mobility training is a key part of managing osteoarthritis: strong muscles take load off the joint. Our exercise therapy team supports you every step of the way.
Injections
Depending on your findings, joint injections may be an option – such as PRP/ACP (autologous blood therapy), hyaluronic acid or, where indicated, cortisone. Dr Coppola discusses the benefits and limitations with you individually.
Cartilage & surgery
For localised cartilage damage, cartilage reconstructive surgery may be appropriate. Whether and when surgery is an option is decided together after a careful assessment.
Frequently asked questions about osteoarthritis & cartilage damage
Taking load off your joints: weight & training
Less body weight means less load on your knees and hips. As part of medically supervised weight and health management, Dr Coppola supports you in reducing your weight sustainably – combined with individual training at AGON.
