C. JitpraphaiK. CheamvarapornMahidol University2018-08-102018-08-101992-01-01Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. Vol.75, No.1 (1992), 35-38012522082-s2.0-0026469445https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/22477An analysis of the physical management of degenerative joint disease (1,016 knees) conducted at Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, during the period 1985-1989 indicates that degenerative knee occurs mostly among those in the middle and older age groups (41-70 years, mostly among those 51-60 years of age). Physical therapy is suitable for treatment because of its ease, low cost and safety. Long-term follow-up showed that only 7.66 per cent required surgery.Mahidol UniversityMedicineArticleSCOPUS