Arthritis Specialist

Arthritis occurring anywhere in your body can cause unbearable joint pain. It may even cause a limitation in your range of motion, keeping you from performing daily activities. If arthritis starts affecting your quality of life, learn how the team of experts at Dallas Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute in Sunnyvale and Kaufman, Texas, can help. Schedule your arthritis evaluation by clicking on the online scheduling tool or by calling your nearest office directly.

Arthritis Specialist

Arthritis occurring anywhere in your body can cause unbearable joint pain. It may even cause a limitation in your range of motion, keeping you from performing daily activities. If arthritis starts affecting your quality of life, learn how the team of experts at Dallas Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute in Sunnyvale and Kaufman, Texas, can help. Schedule your arthritis evaluation by clicking on the online scheduling tool or by calling your nearest office directly.

Arthritis Q & A

What causes arthritis?

With more than 100 known types of arthritis, many causes and risk factors can trigger your chronic joint pain. Arthritis is a chronic condition that leads to lingering inflammation and swelling in your joints.

You can develop arthritis due to a family history of the condition, or previous injury to the joint area. Rheumatoid arthritis is another variation of arthritis caused by an autoimmune disease.

As you age, your body undergoes the natural wear-and-tear of your joints, which often results in osteoarthritis. Sometimes, your weight and diet are to blame, too. With gouty arthritis, for instance, being overweight and having a diet high in purines — such as shellfish, red meat, and alcohol — can lead to the formation of uric acid crystals. These sharp, jagged crystals build up in your joints and cause severe pain during a flare-up.

What are the symptoms of arthritis?

One of the most notorious symptoms of arthritis is, of course, joint pain. But as the condition progresses, you can start experiencing a wide variety of issues.

Some of the most common signs and symptoms of arthritis include:

️✔ Redness over a joint

️✔ Joint swelling or inflammation

✔ Limited range of motion

✔ Difficulty bearing weight on the affected foot

You could even find that your joints seem overly stiff after long periods of inactivity, often while taking your first steps after waking up in the morning. Because arthritis is progressive, the condition is only going to get worse without proper treatment.

How is arthritis treated?

Although no cure exists for arthritis, the skilled team of specialists at Dallas Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute offers plenty of solutions to relieve pain and discomfort, improve joint movement, and delay the disease’s progression.

Your arthritis treatment plan may include:

✔ Physical therapy

✔ Bracing or splinting

✔ Specialized shoes

✔ Anti-inflammatory drugs

✔ Corticosteroid injections

✔ Prescription arthritis medications

In severe cases, you might need surgery to treat arthritis. The skilled physicians at Dallas Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute use minimally invasive techniques to repair your joint and remove damaged tissues. If needed, they can perform knee replacement surgery for those experiencing arthritis in the knee with innovative technology such as robotic surgery.

To learn more about your options for relief from the pain and discomfort of arthritis, schedule an evaluation at Dallas Orthopedic & Shoulder Institute by calling or booking online today.