Osteoarthritis Specialist in Allen, and Plano, TX
Start your journey towards better health today! Visit American Pain and Wellness for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Our specialists will help manage your symptoms. We have convenient locations in Texas. For more information, please contact us or request an appointment online.
Osteoarthritis, commonly referred to as wear-and-tear arthritis, is a disease of the joints, most commonly affecting the knees, hips, spine, and hands. It is a type of joint disease that results in the wearing away of the joint surfaces, causing pain, stiffness, and limited movement. Osteoarthritis is caused by the normal wear and tear of aging on the joints, which can be further exacerbated by obesity, joint injury, and genetics. Often abbreviated as OA, osteoarthritis is the most common cause of joint pain and the most common cause of disability among the elderly.
What is the main cause of osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage, the firm, slippery tissue that cushions the joints and enables nearly frictionless joint motion at the ends of bones in the joints, gradually deteriorates. If the cartilage wears down completely, eventually bone will rub on bone, leading to further deterioration. The cause of osteoarthritis is repeated wear and tear, but certain factors can increase the risk of developing this condition, including older age, gender, obesity, joint injuries, repeated stress on the joint, genetics, bone deformities, and certain metabolic diseases such as diabetes and hemochromatosis.
What are the main symptoms of osteoarthritis?
Signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain during or after movement, joint stiffness often noticeable upon awakening or after inactivity, tenderness with light pressure, loss of flexibility and reduced range of motion, a grating sensation or popping sound known as crepitus, bone spurs that feel like hard lumps, and swelling caused by soft tissue inflammation around the joint.
What is the difference between arthritis and osteoarthritis?
Arthritis and osteoarthritis are two common conditions that can cause joint pain and stiffness. While they share similarities, they are actually very different conditions. Arthritis is usually caused by inflammation in the joints, which causes pain, stiffness, and other symptoms. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear on the joints, causing them to become weaker and less flexible.
Where do you feel pain when you have osteoarthritis?
Common places to feel the pain caused by osteoarthritis include the joints and the areas directly adjacent to the joints. This is often accompanied by stiffness, swelling, crepitus, and a limited range of motion. If you have osteoarthritis, trust the professionals at American Pain and Wellness to provide you with a higher level of care. Call us today or book an appointment with our osteoarthritis specialist,or visit one of our two convenient locations. We have one in Allen, TX, and one in Plano, TX. We serve patients from Allen TX, Plano TX, Fairview TX, McKinney TX, Parker TX, Lucas TX, Murphy TX, Frisco TX, Richardson TX, and Collin County, Texas. We look forward to serving you!
