Osteoarthritis – Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment

Osteoarthritis – Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment
November 22, 2021

For tens of millions of people in the United States, arthritis makes living a daily struggle. Osteoarthritis treatment is not possible with conventional medicine. They can only help with symptoms as stiffness, pain, and loss of full range of motion. But what if the body could genuinely reduce inflammation and pain without the need for drugs? What if the body knew how to prevent cartilage and joint deterioration?

Symptoms of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis symptoms usually appear gradually and worsen over time. Symptoms can include:

Osteoarthritis is caused by a combination of causes that include:

  • Aging

  • Obesity

  • Joint injuries

  • Repeated stress on the joint from a profession or activity

  • Bone abnormalities

  • Hemochromatosis and other metabolic illnesses

Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis

Many osteoarthritis symptoms can be managed to varying degrees with frequent physical activity, over-the-counter pain medicines, hot/cold therapy, and joint injections.

 

Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy’s Amazing Benefits

Medical advancements bring in advanced therapy options that we may offer people with arthritis to help reduce inflammation. Platelet-rich plasma is used in this procedure. Arthritis doctors use this treatment ax it provides the body with the tools it requires to focus on focused healing right where the injury or discomfort is occurring.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy concentrates the healing ingredients in a patient’s blood as microscopic cells known as platelets as and then returns them to the afflicted joint or tissues in a concentrated form. The body’s defenses activate the platelets if there is an inflammation or injury, so they can be employed to focus on regenerating cartilage, ligaments, or tendons, rebuilding and regaining the suppleness and vitality of youth.

Call us today for a free consultation if you or a loved one suffers from arthritis in Oklahoma City, Edmond, or the surrounding areas. We will assess your condition for osteoarthritis treatment and make a therapy recommendation at Oklahoma Spine & Pain Management.

**Disclaimer: This content should not be considered medical advice and does not imply a doctor-patient relationship.

Darryl D. Robinson, MD

Medical Director

Dr. Darryl Robinson, a Richmond, Virginia native, earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1995. Commissioned into the U.S. Army the same year, Dr. Robinson completed his internship at Walter Reed and served as a General Medical Officer at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He left active duty in 1998 and remained in the reserves through 2004. After completing his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellowship in Pain Medicine, Dr. Robinson joined Oklahoma Sports Science and Orthopedics in 2002. He has since been recognized for delivering comprehensive, cutting-edge care for pain conditions. In 2012, he was named one of the region's top physicians by Castle Connolly. Frustrated by the limitations of conventional pain treatments, he expanded his approach to include wellness-based therapies focused on nutrition, hormone optimization, and regenerative medicine. He later became a Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Also in 2012, Dr. Robinson was honored as one of the first "Pink Tie Guys" by the Susan G. Komen foundation in Oklahoma, recognizing his advocacy for women's health.
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