Arthritis is a chronic disease that affects the health and function of your joints. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, but one of the most common is Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis causes the breakdown of the protective cartilage that lines the ends of the bones in your joint. Without healthy cartilage, your joint bones rub together and create friction, resulting in swelling and stiffness in your joints.
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Osteoarthritis can develop from:
Hand osteoarthritis affects the joints in the fingers and thumbs, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling that can make gripping, pinching, and fine motor tasks difficult.
Hip osteoarthritis develops in the ball-and-socket joint where the thighbone meets the pelvis, leading to pain in the groin, buttock, or thigh that worsens with walking, climbing stairs, or prolonged sitting.
Shoulder osteoarthritis occurs in the glenohumeral joint where the upper arm bone meets the shoulder blade, resulting in pain and limited range of motion that can interfere with reaching overhead, behind the back, or across the body.
Seek medical attention if joint pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility interferes with your daily activities.
The team evaluates your condition with physical exams, imaging studies, and a review of your medical history.
A highly targeted and effective treatment option designed to provide pain relief and enhance mobility for individuals suffering, this minimally invasive procedure involves administering medication directly into the affected joint, offering fast-acting relief from discomfort.
The cornerstone of treatment, physical therapy focuses on strengthening the muscles around the affected joints to provide better support and stability. Through various techniques and modalities, physical therapists help reduce pain and improve joint mechanics, as well as manage inflammation.
At University Pain and Spine Center, we are connected with a wide net of physical therapists whom we can recommend to help you complement our treatments.
If other methods fail to work, your doctor might recommend replacement surgery.
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