What is it? Wear-and-tear of cartilage, the shock-absorbing substance in your joints that protects the ends of your bones.
How does it occur? Gradual wear and tear, post-traumatic (after an injury or fracture), repetitive stress, sedentary lifestyle, genetics, aging, obesity, and other factors.
What are the symptoms? Pain, stiffness, swelling, and instability are common.
How is it diagnosed: A detailed history and physical exam is often adequate to diagnose osteoarthritis. X-Rays help confirm and determine the stage (mild, moderate or severe). Ultrasound and MRI may also be helpful to rule out other causes and confirm the diagnosis.
What standard treatments are available? Activity modification, exercise and strengthening (often under the direction of a physical therapist), oral and topical anti-inflammatories, bracing, cortisone injections, viscosupplement injections.
What advanced, non-surgical treatments are available? Platelet Rich Plasma (“PRP”) injections,Therapeutic Needling (like Dry Needling, only better), nerve blocks, shock wave.
When should I schedule a consultation with Dr. Mahooti If you have joint pain and swelling (especially in your knees, hips, ankles or shoulders) that has not responded to standard treatments, or…
You are interested in longer term non-surgical solutions
