Joint Pain & Inflammation

Prevention

Reduce your risk.

The fact is, there is no sure way to prevent joint pain and inflammation—but you can help to reduce your risk and delay the potential onset. If you have healthy joints right now, it’s important to do what you can to maintain mobility and function. To help prevent joint pain and inflammation, engage in weight-bearing exercises, maintain a healthy weight, eat a nutritious diet and refrain from smoking.

Symptoms

Pinpoint your pain.

Symptoms of joint pain and inflammation include, but are not limited to:

• Joint swelling
• Joint tenderness
• Locking of the joint
• Loss of range of motion
• Stiffness
• Weakness

Diagnosis

Get the answers you need.

While every orthopaedic evaluation is different, there are many commonly used tests that an orthopaedic surgeon may consider in evaluating a patient’s condition. In general, the orthopaedic evaluation usually consists of a thorough medical history evaluation, a physical examination, X-rays, and any additional tests, such as laboratory testing, specialized X-rays or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

Treatment

Life’s too short to put up with pain.

Following the orthopaedic evaluation, the orthopaedic surgeon will review and discuss the results with you. Based on his or her diagnosis, your joint pain treatment options may include:

• Cortisone injections
• Joint replacement
• Lubricating injections
• Medication
• Physical therapy