Osteoarthritis (Knee Joint Pain) Treatment in Delhi, India

Symptoms of osteoarthritis vary, depending on which joints are affected and how severely they are affected. However, the most common symptoms are pain and stiffness, particularly in the morning or after resting. These symptoms tend to build over time rather than show up suddenly. Other symptoms include:

• Sore or stiff joints – particularly the hips, knees, and lower back – after inactivity or overuse
• Limited range of motion or stiffness that goes away after movement
• Clicking or cracking sound when joint bends
• Mild swelling around a joint
• Joint pain that is worse after an activity or toward the end of the day
• Tenderness
• Grating sensation
• Bone spurs

Osteoarthritis is not an outcome of a disease as it is primarily caused due to the natural aging of the joint. Other causes are:

• Family history
• Being overweight
• Fractures or other joint injuries
• Playing sports that involve direct impact on the joint

Max Institute of Musculoskeletal Sciences at Max Hospitals, India, offers the following treatment options for osteoarthritis:

A) Preventive Treatment: Physiotherapy and rehabilitation is a central element of treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings for various arthritis-related conditions. Our physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatment involves physical activities that are directed towards maximising functional abilities and mobility in order to increase your independence. These include:

• Weight Management
• Stretching/Knee Exercises

• Arthroscopic Irrigation
• Arthroscopic Debridement
• High Tibial Osteotomy
• Partial Knee Arthroplasty
• Total Knee Arthroplasty

Max Institute of Musculoskeletal Sciences at Max Hospitals, India, offers comprehensive care for several orthopaedic afflictions of the knee, hip, and joint, including osteoarthritis. It is one of the largest chains of orthopaedic care centres in North India, with presence in Delhi NCR (Saket, Patparganj, Shalimar Bagh, Vaishali, Greater Noida & Gurgaon), Mohali, Dehradun and Bathinda. The centres are equipped with a wide array of specialities ranging from sports medicine, paediatric orthopaedic services, arthritis diagnosis to treatment and pain management. We focus on providing the highest level of patient care with professional expertise for early mobilisation and have taken orthopaedic treatment to an altogether different level.

Max Institute of Musculoskeletal Sciences is fully equipped to deal with early as well as later stages of osteoarthritis. Our doctors have years of experience diagnosing and managing the treatment of the disease. They performed a large number of surgical treatments, with their expertise lying in replacement surgeries - from primary to complex as well as revision surgeries. Each surgery is performed under an experienced team of orthopedicians, anaesthesiologists, physicians & cardiologists, depending on the comorbidities.

The centres are equipped with modern laboratories and the latest imaging technologies, for quick and accurate diagnosis; modular operation theatres with computer-assisted technology. Our Pinless Computer Navigation Technology provides real-time, 3D imaging and guides the surgeon's incisions which helps ensure proper positioning of the implants. This is a big boon for patients with deformities around knees, undergoing knee replacement. Additionally, with the support of the Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Management, Max Institute of Musculoskeletal Sciences ensures patients undergo painless surgery (minimally invasive joint replacement surgery) and remain pain-free postoperatively.

A thorough physical examination, focused investigations and tailored patient-specific treatment by our experienced doctors make Max Institute of Musculoskeletal Sciences the go-to place for treatment Osteoporosis. Our dedicated team of doctors, physical therapists and departments involved in the treatment of joint pain and other musculoskeletal conditions take a holistic approach for managing and providing prompt relief and rapid recovery to patients.

A doctor will note the symptoms, medical history, medication use and history as well as how the pain affects the patient's activities. Depending on the joint, as well as the type and grade of osteoarthritis, the following diagnostic tests may be conducted:

• Physical examination: The doctor will look at and move the joints.
• Joint aspiration: A needle is inserted into the joint (after numbing) to pull out fluid which will be then examined for infection or crystals. The results can help rule out other medical conditions or other forms of arthritis.
• X-Rays: It can show joint or bone damage or changes related to osteoarthritis.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan): It gives a better view of the cartilage and other parts of the joint.

Follow Up After Osteoarthritis Treatment

Max Hospital allows patients to book an online appointment and get a second opinion related to joint pain. A specialized team of Max Hospital analyzes knee arthritis symptoms & osteoarthritis causes and then provides the best treatment.

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