“Can arthritis be fixed?”
I have arthritis. Can arthritis be fixed?
3 Answers
There are over 100 forms of arthritis
For many, the cause is unknown
I like to tell my patients that arthritis can be “managed” and diagnosis is key, education is vital, and we want our patients engaged in their treatment
Unfortunately, we have few fixes!
For many, the cause is unknown
I like to tell my patients that arthritis can be “managed” and diagnosis is key, education is vital, and we want our patients engaged in their treatment
Unfortunately, we have few fixes!
As an academic joint replacement surgeon with 10 years experience, I can tell you that the technology is not there yet. Once cartilage injury progresses to arthritis, the only viable options in this day and age are (1) to manage your symptoms with conservative management to include exercises, anti-inflammatory medications, and injections, and when this fails, and your symptoms significantly impair your daily life, (2) replace part of or the entirety of the joint. Joint replacement, when performed correctly, can last you a lifetime and provide you with significant and lasting pain relief and improved function.
Yes, surgically with arthroplasty (joint replacement)
