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Knee Osteoarthritis services offered in Frisco and Fort Worth, TX
An estimated 32.5 million Americans aged 40 and older live with osteoarthritis, and many struggle with chronic knee pain as a result. Pain Specialists of Frisco offers patient-centered care plans using nonsurgical therapies for those with knee osteoarthritis. Board-certified pain physician Mahesh Mohan, MD, and his experienced pain management specialists focus on easing your current symptoms and preventing the progression of osteoarthritis-related joint damage. Call the Frisco or Fort Worth, Texas, office today to schedule a consultation for knee osteoarthritis, or book an appointment online.
Knee Osteoarthritis Q&A
What is knee osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the joints. Knee osteoarthritis describes wear-and-tear damage to the protective cartilage that lines the knee joint.
The loss of cartilage allows the joint bones to rub together, creating friction that leads to swelling, stiffness, and pain in the knee. In severe cases, knee osteoarthritis can also cause joint deformities.
Osteoarthritis is most common in older adults, but you can develop the condition at a younger age if you work a physically demanding job, play sports, or suffer a knee injury in a fall or car accident.
Pain Specialists of Frisco offers comprehensive care for adults and adolescents with knee osteoarthritis, including diagnostic evaluations and nonsurgical pain management. Dr. Mohan and the team focus on the least invasive treatment to relieve symptoms and prevent osteoarthritis progression.
What are the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis?
Knee osteoarthritis symptoms may start out as mild and occasional. As the condition gets worse, you might experience persistent:
- Swelling
- Joint tenderness and warmth
- Knee joint instability
- Difficulties with straightening the knee
In advanced cases of osteoarthritis, your knee joint may become noticeably deformed. This can make it difficult to walk or bear weight on the affected joint.
If you have symptoms that don’t respond to over-the-counter anti-inflammatories or pain relievers, schedule an evaluation at Pain Specialists of Frisco.
Dr. Mohan and the team offer physical exams and imaging tests to assess the extent of osteoarthritis damage. They customize a care plan to manage pain and other symptoms, so you can stay active.
How is knee osteoarthritis treated?
Mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis is manageable with targeted medications to control inflammation and pain. Pain Specialists of Frisco also offers physical therapy sessions to strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint.
Viscosupplementation is an effective osteoarthritis treatment that involves injections of hyaluronic acid into the knee to lubricate the joint.
For chronic or severe osteoarthritis pain, Dr. Mohan and the team might recommend regenerative treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy or Regenexx® stem cell injections to heal damaged tissues and nerves.
Dr. Mohan discusses surgical options to repair or replace a deformed knee joint. If you’re a candidate for surgery, he monitors your recovery and manages postsurgical pain while you heal.
Call the Pain Specialists of Frisco office near you today to schedule an evaluation for knee osteoarthritis symptoms. You can also book a consultation online.