Knee Pain Treatment in Manchester
As we age, our bodies are subject to normal wear and tear. But for some people, particularly women over 55, knee osteoarthritis is a common complaint. Knee osteoarthritis has a range of stages, from mild bone spurs to severe pain and mobility complications. For effective
knee pain treatment in Manchester, there is only one doctor to see - Dr. Vipul Dua. Dr. Dua is a highly skilled and top orthopedic surgeon and is someone who takes a personal interest in your wellness. He treats patients on an individual basis and believes in exploring the use of conservative treatments prior to surgical intervention. His practice provides state of the art nonsurgical and minimally invasive surgical care including arthroscopic procedures and robotic-assisted joint replacement procedures of the hip and knee, so that you may rapidly return to activity. Our professional and friendly staff focuses on patient education, comfort, and quick recovery. Dr. Dua offers comprehensive treatments to many orthopedic problems including robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery, minimally invasive surgery (arthroscopy), primary hip and knee reconstruction or replacement, partial knee replacement, hip and knee revision surgery, shoulder surgery including rotator cuff repair, fracture surgery, and arthritis management.
Knee osteoarthritis is the degeneration, or wearing down, of the knee cartilage. In a healthy knee joint, the cartilage, which is found at the ends of the bones, acts as a natural cushion or shock absorber. As the cartilage breaks down, bone spurs can occur. When the condition goes untreated, it can lead to deterioration of the cartilage and disabling pain.
There are many contributing factors in knee osteoarthritis. Based upon its cause and stage, the
knee pain treatment in Manchester offers personally design programs to suit each individual. Age is a major factor that contributes to this condition. Other factors include hereditary, gender, being over-weight, infections, injuries, and the repetitive stress injuries of athletics. It is estimated that 27 million people in the United States suffer from osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory and auto-immune form of arthritis.
In most cases,
knee pain treatment in Manchester is non-surgical for osteoarthritis of the knee. Medicine management can include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesia and intra-articular corticosteroid injections. Some patients find knee compression bandages useful for comfort and support. In more serious cases, Dr. Dua may suggest surgery, but not until all non-invasive treatments have failed to resolved the condition. For a thorough examination to determine if you have osteoarthritis of the knee and to discuss the treatment that is right for you, give Dr. Dua a call today.
Orthopedic Doctor in Manchester
2800 Tamarack Avenue, Suite 106
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 383-7571
By Vipul Dua, MD
June 21, 2018
