Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis

There are many different types of arthritis, but the most common is osteoarthritis, or OA. This degenerative disease affects the cartilage in joints, causing it to wear thin. Those with OA can experience progressive joint inflammation, pain and limited mobility. There is not a cure for OA, but there are ways to slow down the progression and limit pain. Our physicians at Medici Orthopaedics & Spine help our patients manage OA pain and improve their quality of life with arthritis treatments.

Causes and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is most common in those 65 years of age and older, but it can occur at any age. While the wear and tear on joints from normal activity can take its toll, OA is a disease of the joints that intensifies the degeneration of the joint components. Some of the causes or risk factors for osteoarthritis include:

Genetics
Obesity
Repetitive or excess joint use
Joint injuries
Certain health conditions

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative and progressive disease. In most cases, symptoms begin slowly, but the deterioration of the joints may have been occurring for many years before there are any noticeable symptoms. Pain, stiffness, swelling and “popping” sounds in the affected joints are common symptoms.

Treatments for OA

If you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis or have the symptoms, seeking treatment can help you slow down the deterioration of your joints. At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we help patients with OA begin a treatment plan that can slow down the progression of arthritis and minimize the symptoms. Regenerative medicine is evolving and is one of the treatment modalities we use for OA. Other treatments include injection therapy, physical therapy and medication management. All of these treatments are tailored to the specific needs of each patient.

To learn more about treating osteoarthritis and improving your mobility, contact us at Medici Orthopaedics & Spine. We have clinics in Buckhead, Dacula and Kennesaw, and a state-of-the-art surgical center in Marietta.

Related Conditions & Pain Sources

At Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we know that pain often involves more than one area or condition. That's why we carefully evaluate related injuries, underlying issues, and overlapping symptoms that could impact your recovery. Exploring these related conditions helps us build a more accurate diagnosis and a more effective treatment plan tailored to your needs.

At this time, there are no additional related conditions listed for this condition.
Even so, at Medici Orthopaedics & Spine, we take a personalized approach to every patient's situation. Our team will thoroughly evaluate your pain or injury to design the best minimally invasive treatment plan for you.

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What our patients say

Kevin Madden

Love Dr. Sonny and his practice. I appreciate the time he takes with me. I would rather him run late and take his time with me than rush me through. Pain is not something that’s a pleasure to deal with. I appreciate his knowledge and compassion. The surgical center is great too. Their staff is so caring! Thank you Dr. Sonny!

Gregory Gray

First time visiting the Kennesaw location. All staff were very friendly and very professional. Beautiful and clean facility. Felt like all my concerns were met with compassion and plan moving forward seemed spot on!! Thx guys for making me feel I was in the right hands!!

Ruth-Anne Hayes

Dr. Sonny and his staff are incredibly compassionate. They offer solutions that promote healing and support a healthy lifestyle. I trust them because I see the results in my life but mostly because they care. They know me by name. I cannot recommend this practice enough.