Can the same orthopedic specialist evaluate both hip and knee arthritis?

Yes. Hip and knee arthritis are closely related conditions, and orthopedic surgeons who treat one commonly treat the other, since the two joints often affect each other mechanically. Pain or dysfunction in the hip can alter how you walk, which places extra strain on the knee, and vice versa. Having both evaluated together can help identify:

• Whether one joint is compensating for the other
• Which joint is the primary source of your symptoms
• A treatment plan that addresses both areas rather than one in isolation

Dr. Newfield regularly evaluates patients with arthritis affecting multiple joints to build a coordinated treatment approach.