What is osteoarthritis?
- Most common form of arthritis
- Occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones wears over time
- Most commonly affects the joints in your hands, knees, hips, and spine
Signs and symptoms:
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Tenderness
- Loss of flexibility
- Grating sensation
- Bone spurs
- Swelling
Risk factors:
- Age (increases with age)
- Sex (women are more susceptible)
- Obesity
- Joint injuries
- Repeated stress on joints
- Genetics
- Bone deformities
- Certain metabolic diseases (ex; diabetes and hemochromatosis)
Treatments available for osteoarthritis w/o having to do ORTHOVISC gel injections:
Non-drug
- Avoiding the activities that cause the pain
- Exercise
- PT
- Removal of the excess fluid in the knee
Drug therapies
- Pain medication (i.e. acetaminophen and narcotics)
- Drugs that reduce inflammation (ex; aspirin) or other NSAIDs (ex; ibuprofen and naproxen)
- Corticosteroids that are injected into the knee joint
Locations
5475 E La Palma Avenue,
Suite 202
Anaheim, CA 92807 United States
8940 Corbin Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324 United States
2155 Chicago Avenue,
Unit 300
Riverside, CA 92507 United States
320 Superior Avenue, Suite 350
Newport Beach, CA 92663 United States
222 N Sunset Avenue, Suite D
West Covina, CA 91790 United States
845 W La Veta Avenue, Unit 106
Orange, CA 92868 United States