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Fifty million. That’s the number of people in America who have some type of arthritis. And this number continues to increase every year. At Norton Orthopaedic Care, our specialists provide comprehensive care for all types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis and fibromyalgia. If you suffer from any of these types of arthritis, you know how difficult even the simplest daily activities can be.
Norton Orthopaedic Care specialists focus on reducing the pain and discomfort your arthritis causes by promoting lifestyle changes such as exercise, physical therapy and dietary adjustments. If these methods are ineffective, however, your specialist may suggest medication and sometimes surgery.
Men and women of all ages can develop arthritis. Our ultimate goal in arthritis treatment is to restore full range of motion and maximum joint function.
For more information about arthritis or to find an orthopaedic care specialist, call (502) 629-1234.
Get Healthy's Jackie Hays discusses arthritis – how it occurs, why it occurs and its treatment options –with Carroll L. Witten Jr., M.D., board-certified orthopaedic specialist.
Learn more about arthritis:
Causes of Arthritis
Arthritis may be caused by:
- An auto-immune disease (the body attacks itself because the immune system believes a body part is foreign)
- Broken bone
- General “wear and tear” on joints
- Genetics
- Gout
- Infection (usually caused by bacteria or viruses)
Symptoms of Arthritis
Symptoms of arthritis include:
- Joint pain
- Joint swelling
- Stiffness
- Redness
- Decreased range of motion
Arthritis Prevention and Early Detection
Exercise is essential whether you are trying to prevent arthritis or want to keep existing arthritis from getting worse. Call your Norton Orthopaedic Care specialist if:
- Your joint pain persists beyond three days.
- You have severe unexplained joint pain.
- The affected joint is significantly swollen.
- You have a hard time moving the joint.
- Your skin around the joint is red or hot to the touch.
- You have a fever or have lost weight unintentionally.
Learn more about how to prevent arthritis.
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