Joint Disease & Arthritis Treatment Specialists in Las Vegas
Joint pain can affect everything, from how you move to how you feel each day. At AOSMLV, we are here to help you receive care for joint pain and stiffness caused by arthritis, degenerative conditions, or injury. Our orthopedic joint specialists take time to understand your symptoms and create a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and health goals.
We offer personalized care plans for joint pain relief, from early signs of arthritis to chronic conditions that have worsened over time. Our arthritis treatment plans are designed to help you manage pain, restore mobility, and return to the everyday activities you enjoy.
What Is Arthritis and What Causes It?
Healthy joints allow your body to move comfortably by connecting two or more bones with support from surrounding tissue. Cartilage cushions the ends of the bones, while the synovium, the thin, fragile lining inside the joint, produces fluid that keeps movement smooth, lubricated, and pain-free. Ligaments hold the bones in place and help guide motion of the joint.
When any of these structures become damaged, inflamed, or begin to wear down from time, repeated use, injury, or autoimmune activity , arthritis can develop. The result is increased friction within these cushions, joint pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility.
Arthritis is the term used when this inflammation and friction begins to interfere with joint movement, causing pain and limiting your ability to move freely and comfortably.
Common Joint Diseases & Arthritis Treatments
- Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition from the joints breakdown of cartilage that causes joint pain, stiffness, and reduced flexibility from wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Early signs of osteoarthritis begin with joint tenderness or a grating sensation and progresses to worsened symptoms that include pain with movement or bone spurs. Treatment includes physical therapy, cortisone (steroid) injections, and low-impact exercise.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation with early signs that include fatigue, symmetrical pain on both sides of the body, and in some cases, a low fever. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include prolonged morning stiffness and changes in joint appearance. Treatment may involve medications, joint rest and care, cortisone (steroid) injections, and protective exercise plans/physical therapy.
- Degenerative Joint Disease develops with age or overuse, leading to joint aching, swelling, and grinding. Care may include PRP (platelet-rich plasma therapy), stem cell therapy, physical therapy to support tissue repair and relieve pain, or minimally-invasive surgical procedures.
- Inflammatory Joint Diseases cause redness, swelling, and flare-ups without injury. They are treated with medications, physical therapy, and regenerative therapies when appropriate.
Can an Orthopedist Diagnose Arthritis or Joint Disease?
Yes, the orthopedic specialists and physicians at AOSMLV Las Vegas are trained to diagnose arthritis and other joint diseases through physical exams, medical history, imaging, and lab tests.
Contact a Joint Pain and Arthritis Treatment Specialist in Las Vegas
At AOSMLV, our orthopedic team can diagnose arthritis and joint disease through detailed exams, imaging, and testing to help identify the cause of your pain. Whether you’re experiencing early symptoms or living with a chronic condition, we’re here to guide you toward the right treatment plan.
We focus on relieving joint pain, improving mobility, and preserving your quality of life through non-surgical options and physical therapy whenever possible and more advanced options when needed.