There is no such thing as the best treatment for osteophytes in the knees of the elderly. Clinical treatments such as general treatment, medication and surgery are often adopted. 1. General treatment: appropriate exercise, strengthen the muscles around the joints, and enhance the stability of the joints. At the same time, pay attention to rest, reduce weight and keep warm. 2. Drug treatment: drug treatment includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and joint cavity injection drugs, such as diclofenac sodium ointment, compound acetaminophen tablets, intra-articular injection of sodium vitrate solution and so on. 3. Surgery: If the osteophytes compress the nerves, blood vessels and other obvious symptoms, surgical treatment is needed, such as minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. The elderly knee osteophytes, it is recommended that under the guidance of the doctor combined with personal circumstances, choose the appropriate treatment.