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Are there alternative remedies for knee arthritis (herbal, acupuncture, tai chi, yoga, etc)?

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Are there alternative remedies for knee arthritis (herbal, acupuncture, tai chi, yoga, etc)?

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Nutritional supplementation (glucosamine and chondroitin are the most common forms of this) is helpful to some patients, though the science on this is not entirely supportive of their effectiveness. There are some studies to suggest that acupuncture can decrease the pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. Knee Arthritis Surgery for Knee Arthritis at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, WashingtonIf you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call the Bone & Joint Surgery Center at 206-598-BONE (2663) or Eastside Specialty Clinic at 425-646-7777 to make an appointment.