I am a 26-year-old woman. My mum has been advised to undergo surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee. I am clueless about the surgery and which one is the best. Does every person suffering from knee pain or osteoarthritis have to undergo knee surgery? Are there any other ways to get treated? What are the latest treatment options available for osteoarthritis or knee pain? What is the difference between arthroscopy osteotomy joint fusion and joint replacement (arthroplasty)? Please explain. The query is answered by Dr Vibhore Singhal Senior Orthopaedics Surgeon Columbia Asia Hospital Palamvihar. There are various technological breakthroughs in