Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, commonly called "bone on bone" arthritis, affects the articular surfaces of joints known as cartilage.  Arthritis can commonly be found in the knee, hip and finger joints, but it can potentially affect any joint of the body.

Many people worry that osteoarthritis is a family trait, however, there is no predisposition to have osteoarthritis if your parents or siblings have this condition. 

In fact, the origin of osteoarthritis begins with unnatural movement patterns which cause the terminal end of the bone to rub together.  This friction can cause premature degeneration of the cartilage that covers these bones.

The wearing down of cartilage then causes the pain that many people experience when they suffer from arthritis.

Although people may consider surgery as an option to treat the early stages of arthritis, research has shown that arthroscopic surgery provides no additional benefit for those with osteoarthritis.

Additionally, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 19.3% of people who have knee replacement surgery experience failure of that joint which has to be corrected and replaced with a followup surgery within 7.9 years.

If you suffer from osteoarthritis in one or more of the following joints, you may be a candidate for non-surgical care:

• Knee
• Shoulder
• Fingers
• Hip
• Feet

If you're interested in options to treat your arthritic condition, consider our non-invasive therapies by clicking below.