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ARTHRITIS

The pain of arthritis can be debilitating. When that pain is combined with restricted mobility, arthritis can impair your daily activities, making the condition downright disabling.

What Exactly Is Arthritis?

“Arthritis” is used to describe joint pain and inflammation. There are many different types of arthritis. It can occur at any joint in the body, including the hip, knee, and shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand, as well as the foot and ankle. It most often occurs in the hands, hips, and knees.

Arthritis tends to cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the affected joint.

The most common types of arthritis are:

  • Osteoarthritis – a wear-and-tear type of arthritis in which the cartilage cushioning the ends of your bones begins to wear away. This ultimately leads to bone-on-bone friction, which is what causes the pain and swelling associated with arthritic joints. There is no cure for osteoarthritis, and the condition gets progressively worse over time. This is by far the most common type of arthritis.

 

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis – considered an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the synovial membrane that­­ lines and lubricates joints, causing the membrane to become inflamed. This can lead to deterioration of cartilage and bone at the joint.

 

  • Gout – another very common type of arthritis. In this case, a build-up of uric acid in the blood (often due to a purine-rich diet that includes foods like red meat, organ meat, scallops, tuna, or sardines) causes sharp crystals to collect at the joints. This results in pain, swelling, redness, and heat – typically occurring in one joint at a time. ­



Who Is Prone to Arthritis?

Those who may be at an increased risk of developing arthritis include:

  • Older adults – symptomatic osteoarthritis is estimated to affect nearly 10% of men and 20% of women over the age of 60.
  • Athletes – active people, whether young or old, face an increased risk of arthritis developing after an injury to a joint, although anyone with a joint injury is more likely to develop arthritis, which is called post-traumatic arthritis.
  • Obese adults – added stress on the joints can make the wearing away of cartilage occur faster.

 

Treating Arthritis


There are numerous conservative methods used to treat symptomatic arthritis, including:

  • Medications (prescription and over-the-counter anti-inflammatories or pain relievers)
  • Physical therapy that includes strengthening the muscles around the joint
  • Pain-relieving injections like cortisone shots or viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis
  • Activity modification to reduce the strain on your arthritic joint
  • Assistive devices, such as using bracing or a cane

 

Lifestyle approaches that can help include weight loss and engaging in regular, joint-friendly exercise, such as swimming, bicycling, walking, or dancing.

 

Your Surgical Options


Should conservative measures fail to relieve your symptoms, or if these measures stop working for you, the orthopedic specialists at Movement Orthopedics are experts in the use state-of-the-art surgical techniques to help you return to your usual activities, free from the pain of arthritis.

In many cases, this may mean minimally invasive joint replacement, reconstruction, or repair – including robotic-assisted surgery – to improve your mobility and decrease pain and inflammation.

Arthritis & Joint Pain Relief in Clinton Township, MI


There is no need to let arthritis or joint pain control your life. The orthopedic specialists at Movement Orthopedics can help restore your ability to bend, climb, walk, and jog – without limitations or pain.

Call Movement Orthopedics in Clinton Township, Michigan, at (586) 436-3785 to schedule your consultation. You can also use our secure, online request an appointment form now.

If your need is urgent, you can visit our urgent care clinic during business hours – just call our main number to let us know you’re on your way.

 

Patients Story

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Lauren Bowers Patients

I went in for a knee sports injury, and Dr. Jeffrey Carroll was beyond amazing. I’ve dislocated my knee in the past, and the service at a different place was nothing compared to here. I would recommend Movement Orthopedics 10/10 every time.”

Gina Bednarski Patients

I fell and ended up with a pilon fracture. Dr. Carroll did an amazing job with my surgery! I have been following up a lot with Jeff the NP, and I can't say enough good things about him. He's so sincere! The entire staff is so friendly and courteous.”

Angela Lucido Patients

“Dr. Benenati is a very good foot doctor. He is always very caring and careful when working on the feet, and he’s very personable. I’ve taken my mom to many other foot doctors before we met him. My brother, sister, and I all go to him now.

Eileen Patients

I took a family member to see Dr. Benenati. He is the best foot doctor that I have ever been to! Very personable and takes the time to explain everything and also to listen if you have any questions at all. All of his attention is focused on the patient.

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