Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain. Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day. Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day. Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).

Osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative condition of a joint. Knees and hips are more prone to develop this. Once the cartilage is worn out it cannot regrow. Symptoms vary quite a lot depending on the mobility, weight, activity level and even weather (worse in winters). Physiotherapy and exercise regime may help for a varying duration of time. As the condition progresses symptoms worsen. Before you go to joint replacement sometimes an injection or an arthroscopy may help. Ultimate solution is a knee replacement. Inspite of many misconceptions knee replacement is very successful procedure done all over the world which is giving fantastic results. Hope this helps. Dr Vinu Raj Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon MBBS MRCS FRCS(Trauma&Orth)

Never ever think of knee replacement ...Just go to any sports/orthopaedic physiotherapist ...He /she will take your father out of pain and very soon he will regain his functional independence...

Knee replacement is indicated when there is pain throughout the day and while walking even at home .And no relief with rest and tablets . It is a excellent sugery which will give good movements of knee and complete pain relief

Examination of the knee and clinical correlation is needed to decide whether conservative treatment will be of help or no. A gradual exercise program might help tho.