Arthritis

Stiffness, swelling, and joint pain don’t have to limit your life, advanced treatments can help you move freely again.

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation and degeneration in the joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It can affect any joint in the body, but is especially common in the knees, hips, hands, and spine. Over time, arthritis can make simple activities like walking, lifting, or even sleeping difficult.

Types & Causes

Osteoarthritis
Wear-and-tear damage to cartilage over time.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
An autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own joints.
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Joint damage that develops after injury.
Spinal Arthritis
Degeneration of the small joints in the spine (facet joints).

Symptoms:

When Arthritis Pain Persists?

While foundational management like weight loss and exercise is key, these steps may not be enough to halt disease progression. When pain persists, it’s often because the underlying inflammation (common in RA) or mechanical issues (common in OA) haven’t been resolved, requiring targeted care.

When Arthritis Pain Persists?

While foundational management like weight loss and exercise is key, these steps may not be enough to halt disease progression. When pain persists, it’s often because the underlying inflammation (common in RA) or mechanical issues (common in OA) haven’t been resolved, requiring targeted care.

Treatments for Arthritis

At Armada Medical Center, Dr. Babak Babakhani, MD, PhD, offers minimally invasive treatments that relieve arthritis pain and improve joint function:

Joint Injections

Targeted joint injections, including steroids (for acute inflammation), hyaluronic acid, and advanced biologics like PRP (for longer-term functional improvement).
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Facet Joint Injections Arthritis

A diagnostic injection to confirm the facet joints are the source of pain, which also provides targeted relief from spinal arthritis.
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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Long-lasting relief for spinal or knee arthritis, performed after a diagnostic block confirms the joint as the source. It deactivates the specific nerves sending pain signals.
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Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Calms arthritis-related nerve pain in major joints. It can be used as a "bridge" therapy for pain relief or as a diagnostic step before Radiofrequency Ablation.
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What to Expect

Personalized Plan

Selection of the right therapy based on arthritis type and severity.

Follow-up Care

Ongoing support to maintain mobility and manage long-term joint health.

Consultation & Diagnosis

Review of medical history, physical exam, and imaging.

Outpatient Procedure

Quick, minimally invasive treatments with little downtime.

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Consultation & Diagnosis

Review of medical history, physical exam, and imaging.

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Personalized Plan

Selection of the right therapy based on arthritis type and severity.

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Outpatient Procedure

Quick, minimally invasive treatments with little downtime.

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Follow-up Care

Ongoing support to maintain mobility and manage long-term joint health.

Arthritis may be common, but living with daily pain is not inevitable. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Babak to discover advanced treatment options tailored to you.