My left knee is a mess of osteoarthritis, constant pain (at levels from mild to debilitating) and tomorrow I get to discuss options with a physiotherapist who has access to 3-week-old X-rays done on that knee. I’ve been more strict in taking the required medication at the right time & that’s made a huge difference to managing the condition. I’ve been wearing an elastic knee brace whenever I leave home & most of the time when I’m not in bed.
I have venous issues which could lead to DVT if I wore the thing while sleeping, so that’s why it’s not worn in bed.
My doctor has suggested that more quadriceps muscle exercising like cycling could be part of my long-term quality of life. ALDI stores in the area are carrying limited stock of an under-desk pedalling machine which may be worth consideration.