SALEEM AHMED

Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Extreme Medicine, Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russia

Publications

• Perspective
  Comprehensive management of knee osteoarthritis
  Author(s): SALEEM AHMED*
  
  Background: Osteoarthritis is a prevalent systemic disease that causes physical disability and diminishes quality of life by affecting all joint structures and surrounding tissues. In Kuwait, knee osteoarthritis is especially common among women. This article aims to share our experience with the staged treatment of knee osteoarthritis at a leading private hospital in Kuwait. Different treatment approaches are employed based on the severity of the condition, patient comorbidities, and age. These treatments range from conservative methods and joint-preserving surgeries in mild to moderate cases to total knee replacement for advanced stages. Methods: Treatment approaches vary based on the severity of osteoarthritis, patient comorbidities, and age. For mild to moderate cases, conservative treatments and joint-preserving surgeries are utilized. Key steps in conservative treatment.. Read More»