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Arthritis Specialist

Western Orthopaedics, P.C. Our Services Arthritis

Western Orthopaedics, P.C.

Orthopedic Surgeons & Physical Therapists located in Denver, CO

Arthritis affects 54 million people in the United States, and this number is expected to increase to more than 77 million in upcoming years thanks to an aging population. Western Orthopaedics, P.C., joint specialists understand the limitations that arthritis can place on your life and work toward preserving your pain-free mobility. For expert care of your arthritis, call the Denver, Colorado office, or request online to set up an appointment.

Arthritis Q & A

What are the most common forms of arthritis?

Arthritis is an overarching term for more than 100 different diseases that cause pain and inflammation in your joints. The most common forms of arthritis include:

Osteoarthritis

This form of arthritis is far and away the most prevalent. The disease is degenerative, in which the cartilage inside your joints begins to break down, leaving your bones to rub together painfully. Osteoarthritis is progressive, and there’s no cure, but there are plenty of options for managing the progression and keeping you active and comfortable.

Rheumatoid arthritis

This type of arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the linings inside your joints. Over time, rheumatoid arthritis can break down your joints, leading to increasing limitations on your life.

Psoriatic arthritis

This autoimmune disease attacks the connective tissues within your joints, leading to pain and inflammation.

Gout

This iteration of arthritis occurs when uric acid builds up inside your joint, forming sharp crystals that can cause stabbing pain.

There are many other forms of arthritis, but these represent the most common culprits.

What are the signs of arthritis?

Since all forms of arthritis involve joint pain and inflammation, these are the two primary symptoms. You may also experience:

  • Increasing stiffness in your joint
  • Redness around your joint
  • Heat around your joint

The bottom line is that if you’re having problems with your joints, the odds are good that arthritis plays a central role.

How is arthritis treated?

Western Orthopaedics, P.C., has extensive experience in helping patients manage arthritis. In most cases, there’s no cure for arthritis, so the goal is to slow the progression and minimize the damage in your joints while keeping you as active as possible.

To do this, your provider turns to a number of different therapies, including:

  • Anti-inflammatory medications
  • Disease-specific medications
  • Physical therapy
  • Corticosteroid injections

If your arthritis is advanced, your orthopaedist may recommend joint replacement surgery. The surgeons at Western Orthopaedics, P.C., use the latest minimally invasive techniques, including arthroscopy, to debride or replace your joints.

To learn more about arthritis care at Western Orthopaedics, P.C., call or request a consultation using the online booking tool.