[Onscreen text: Ohio State Health & Discovery Alternative to joint replacement surgery] Jeffrey Reeves, MD: There's a host of different conservative options to treat arthritic joints. [Onscreen text: Jeffrey Reeves, MD Orthopedic Surgeon Ohio State Wexner Medical Center] Dr. Reeves: These include activity modification; physical therapy; weight loss; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Aleve, Motrin, ibuprofen; different types of injections, including steroids, gel and PRP. Bracing options are also occasionally available. [Onscreen text: Ohio State Health & Discovery For more information, visit: wexnermedical.osu.edu/orthopedics]