Knee arthritis is essentially inflammation of your knee joint. This condition can be painful and may restrict your mobility. Your doctors, Dr. Babak Samimi, Dr. Soheil Samimi, and Dr. David Eldringhoff, of Samimi Orthopaedic Group, in West Covina and Los Angeles, CA, can help you diagnose and treat knee arthritis.
There are over 100 types of arthritis that can affect your knee joint. However, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common.
Signs of knee arthritis include:
Before treatment can begin, your West Covina and Los Angeles, CA, doctors at Samimi Orthopaedic Group will diagnose your type of knee arthritis. First, they will perform a physical exam on your knee to look for signs such as swelling, tenderness, injuries, and joint instability. Next, your doctor will perform imaging and laboratory tests to ensure you get a proper diagnosis.
While there's no cure for knee arthritis, your doctor can develop a treatment plan to reduce your discomfort and improve your condition.
Non-surgical treatment for arthritis include:
When non-surgical treatments fail to relieve your discomfort, your doctor may suggest surgical intervention. Surgical options to improve your knee arthritis include:
Your doctors can do a lot to improve your knee arthritis and improve your quality of life. Schedule your consultation with your doctors, Dr. Samimi, Dr. Samimi, and Dr. Eldringhoff of Samimi Orthopaedic Group in West Covina and Los Angeles, CA, for knee arthritis treatment by calling:
West Covina (626) 338-7391
Los Angeles (310) 606-2156