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Degenerative joint and bone disease, or osteoarthritis, is wear and tear on the joint that gradually worsens over time. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, affects about 27 million Americans. This type of degenerative joint and bone disease may occur in the knees, hips, lower back, neck, and small joint of the fingers. Seeing your Dignity Health doctor early, when symptoms first start, can help slow the progression of osteoarthritis.
At Dignity Health, our orthopedic doctors specialize in the care and treatment of joint conditions like degenerative joint and bone disease in Sacramento, CA and surrounding areas.
Certain risk factors increase the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis. The main one is aging. Osteoarthritis can start in middle age, but it is most common in people older than 65.
Other risk factors for osteoporosis are:
If you have osteoarthritis, the cartilage covering the bones in your joint gradually wears away. Without this protective buffer, your bones can rub directly against each other, causing pain and swelling.
Other symptoms of osteoarthritis may include:
Your experienced doctor may recommend anti-inflammatory medicines, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, or surgery to treat osteoarthritis. You and your doctor will discuss all your options to understand the best treatment plan for your lifestyle. If lifestyle changes are started early, it’s often possible to slow down joint degeneration.
Rely on our expert orthopedic services and advanced treatment options to improve your joint pain.
Dignity Health specializes in treating degenerative bone and joint diseases in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding areas.
If you think orthopedic surgery may be the solution for your pain, call Dignity Health in Sacramento at (916) 851-2511 or request an appointment online.
