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Your daily routine keeps you extremely busy, doesn’t it? So busy that you cannot think of anything else apart from that particular routine until and unless, it becomes a necessity. So, if you are one of the who are suffering with arthritis knee pain consult doctor for arthritis treatment
One of the major aspects of life you tend to forget most of the times as you are submerged in our daily lives is HEALTH. Until, your health starts acting up, some pain arises from your legs, knees, hands or even somewhere in your body, you don’t care about it, do you?
Knee Pain, Leg Pain and Hand pain can occur due to many reasons. One of the major reasons is injury of course. However, the other reason which also is common and dangerous is Arthritis.
What is Arthritis and how does it affect your knees?
Most of you must have heard about Arthritis. This condition if you or anyone you know has it, is the inflammation or swelling of your bone joints. Pain, swelling and stiffness of your knee joint is what arthritis does to your knees.
Understanding and realising that your knee is affected by Arthritis, is not a sudden occurrence. It happens over many years due to various forms of exertion and wear and tear which results in this condition.
There are many types of arthritis which might affect your knee to a great extent. Major ones, amongst those types are:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Post traumatic Arthritis
All these three types of arthritis results in the wearing off of the cartilage in your knee resulting in the fading away of the protective space between the joints. When the space fades away, the two ends of the bone scrape against each other causing pain in the knee. Immense pain.
How do you know if you have arthritis in your knee?
The symptoms of arthritis are way too many. However, the primary one being immense pain.
However, there are many other symptoms as well:
- The joint becomes swollen and stiff making it very difficult to bend the knee or even straighten it.
- The swelling and pain are usually always more and extreme in the morning
- Any kind of vigorous activity increases the pain
- Any kind of vigorous activity increases the pain
- The pain causes excess weakness in the knee.
- Arthritis pain increases during the monsoons.
Arthritis Treatment in Lucknow
Arthritis can cause joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility. Dr. Gaurav Sharma provides diagnosis and personalized treatment to help manage symptoms and improve joint function.
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Symptoms That May Indicate Arthritis
Patients often describe their symptoms in everyday language. Common symptoms include:
Joint pain during movement
Morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes
Swelling around the joints
Difficulty walking or climbing stairs
Reduced joint flexibility
Joint tenderness
Warmth around the affected joint
Clicking or grinding sensation
Weakness around the joint
Pain that worsens after activity
Joint pain during movement
Morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes
Swelling around the joints
Difficulty walking or climbing stairs
Reduced joint flexibility
Joint tenderness
Warmth around the affected joint
Clicking or grinding sensation
Weakness around the joint
Pain that worsens after activity
These symptoms alone do not confirm arthritis. Clinical examination and imaging studies are important before treatment decisions are made.
When to see a doctor urgently?
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Sudden severe joint pain
- Fever with a red, hot, swollen joint
- Inability to bear weight on the affected leg
- Joint pain after a fall or injury
- Rapidly worsening swelling
- Sudden loss of joint movement
- Suspected fracture around a joint
- Severe pain that prevents normal activities
How Is Arthritis Diagnosed?
Accurate diagnosis helps determine the most appropriate treatment plan:
Clinical Examination
- Joint movement assessment
- Evaluation of swelling and tenderness
- Walking pattern (gait analysis)
- Muscle strength assessment
- Joint alignment evaluation
Imaging & Investigations
- X-Ray
- MRI Scan (when required)
- Ultrasound (selected cases)
- Blood Tests
- DEXA Scan (for bone health assessment)
Treatment Ladder for Elbow Pain
Most patients do not require surgery. Treatment is usually approached in stages:
1) Non-Surgical Management
- Activity modification
- Weight management
- Pain-relieving medications
- Anti-inflammatory medicines
- Home exercise programmes
2) Physiotherapy, Bracing & Injections
- Physiotherapy programmes
- Joint strengthening exercises
- Support braces
- Corticosteroid injections
- Hyaluronic acid injections
- PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections
3) Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Arthroscopic procedures in selected cases
- Image-guided interventions
4) Joint Replacement or Corrective Surgery
- Symptoms persist despite conservative treatment
- Severe arthritis affects daily activities
- Joint deformity develops
- Walking becomes significantly limited
- Imaging confirms advanced joint damage
Recovery Expectations
Recovery varies depending on the type of arthritis and treatment provided:
Conservative Treatment
Many patients experience gradual improvement with physiotherapy, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
Injection-Based Treatment
Symptom relief may occur within days to weeks depending on the treatment used.
Surgical Treatment
Recovery timelines vary depending on the procedure performed and individual health factors.
Risks and Limitations of Arthritis Treatment
Treatment Risks
- Medication side effects
- Injection-related complications
- Infection
- Temporary symptom flare-up
- Surgical complications
Limitations
- Arthritis is often a long-term condition
- Symptoms may progress over time
- Some patients require ongoing management
Frequently Asked Questions
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation, pain, stiffness, and reduced movement in the joints.
What are the common types of arthritis?
Common types include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.
Can arthritis be cured?
While many forms of arthritis cannot be completely cured, symptoms can often be effectively managed.
What causes arthritis?
Arthritis may develop due to ageing, joint wear and tear, autoimmune conditions, previous injuries, or genetic factors.
Is exercise safe for arthritis?
Yes. Appropriate exercise and physiotherapy can help improve joint strength and mobility.
When are injections recommended?
Injections may be considered when symptoms persist despite medications and physiotherapy.
Can arthritis affect younger people?
Yes. Certain types of arthritis can affect adults of any age.
When is surgery required?
Surgery may be considered when severe joint damage causes significant pain and functional limitation.
How long does arthritis treatment take?
Arthritis management is often ongoing and depends on the severity and type of arthritis.
Can arthritis symptoms worsen over time?
Yes. Without proper management, symptoms may gradually progress in some patients.
Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Chief Orthopedic Specialist
Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Chief Orthopedic Specialist
Why Choose Orygyn Clinic?
- Led by Dr. Gaurav Sharma, MMBS, MS Orthopaedics, Fellowship in Arthroplasty, Fellowship in Arthroscopy
- Trained at Medanta, Gurgaon and Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai.
- Specialist in Joint replacement Surgery
- Modern operation theatre with laminar flow (infection control standard for joint surgery)
- Full orthopaedic and gynaecology facility under one roof
- Structured pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative protocols
- Dedicated physiotherapy support for rehabilitation
Dr. Gaurav Sharma
Dr. Gaurav Sharma is one of the best Orthopedic Surgeon in Lucknow. He is well known to provide patient-focused care and excellence in treating all conditions of Knee, Shoulder & other Orthopaedic problems.
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