LASIXÂ® (furosemide) is a potent diuretic which, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion. Therefore, careful medical supervision is required and dose and dose schedule must be adjusted to the individual patient's needs.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It is sometimes called degenerative joint disease or wear and tear arthritis. It most frequently occurs in the hands, hips, and knees. With OA, the cartilage and bones within a joint begin to break down.
Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has been recognized as one of the top Orthopedics hospitals in the nation for 2016-2017 by U.S. News & World Report. Knee replacement surgery â also known as knee arthroplasty (ARTH-row-plas-tee) â can help relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints.