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Knee arthritis causes pain with walking, stairs and getting up from a chair, along with stiffness and swelling. When therapy, weight changes and cortisone shots are no longer enough, many people want to know what options they have before knee replacement.
At the Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM), Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, MD at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale offers exercise-based care and image-guided knee treatments, including PRP, your own cells and Lipogems, for appropriate candidates.
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Knee osteoarthritis is the gradual wear of the cartilage that cushions the ends of the thighbone and shinbone. As cartilage thins, the joint lining can become inflamed, fluid can build up, and bone spurs form. The result is pain, stiffness and swelling that often come and go in flares.
Knee arthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in adults. Learn more about degenerative osteoarthritis. Dr. Gonzalez evaluates knee arthritis at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale to confirm how advanced it is and which treatment options fit.
If your knee often swells, fluid can be drained and tested. Read about ultrasound-guided knee aspiration.
Knee arthritis treatment usually starts simple and steps up only as needed. Options at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale may include:
Strengthening the thigh and hip muscles is a first-line treatment for knee arthritis and is supported by strong research.
Modest weight loss, low-impact activity and an unloader brace can reduce stress on the knee.
Corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid (gel) injections placed with image guidance may ease pain for a period of time.
Platelet-rich plasma prepared in our Advanced Regenerative Lab from your own blood. See PRP therapy in Fort Lauderdale.
Uses your own (autologous) cells. See stem cell injections for the knee.
Uses a small sample of your own fat tissue, processed and placed in the knee. See Lipogems for knee arthritis.
Every knee injection at IROSM is placed with image guidance. Read how image-guided injections improve accuracy. Knee arthritis treatment is not right for every patient, results vary, and candidacy is decided at an in-person evaluation.
The treatment gap is the point where therapy and simple injections have stopped helping, but you are not ready for, or not a candidate for, knee replacement. It is very common in early to moderate knee arthritis. Dr. Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale reviews which non-surgical options may still be worth considering. In this video, he explains the treatment gap.
Compare the options in non-surgical alternatives to knee replacement. If you already have a knee replacement that feels loose or painful, see loose knee replacement options.
Not all knee pain is arthritis. At IROSM in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Gonzalez also evaluates and treats:
An exam, X-rays and in-office ultrasound help find the real source of knee pain so treatment matches the problem.
Knee replacement is usually considered when arthritis is advanced on X-ray and pain limits daily life despite non-surgical care. For many people with severe arthritis, it is the right choice. If knee replacement is the better fit for you, Dr. Gonzalez will explain why and help with a referral to an orthopedic surgeon.
Providing knee arthritis and knee pain evaluation and treatment to residents in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Tamarac, Lauderdale Lakes, Plantation, Pompano Beach, and Broward County. For our Hialeah office, se habla español.
Institute of Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (IROSM)
3333 West Commercial Blvd, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Phone: (954) 751-6990
Triple board-certified · Fellowship-trained at the Andrews Institute · Fort Lauderdale & Hialeah
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jorge Gonzalez at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale to find the source of your knee pain and which knee arthritis treatment is right for your condition.
Book Your Appointment Now: (954) 751-6990 Make an Inquiry Online
Disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. Individual patient outcomes will vary. Knee arthritis treatment at IROSM in Fort Lauderdale requires a clinical examination by Dr. Jorge Gonzalez to establish candidacy. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Plantation, and surrounding Broward County communities.
