Comprehensive Care for Joint Pain & Arthritis
Dr Vishal Nigam provides comprehensive, evidence-based management for all types of arthritis affecting the joints. With over 20 years of experience in orthopedic surgery and a patient-centered approach, Dr Nigam offers both conservative treatments to preserve joint function and advanced surgical options when necessary.
Arthritis is a common condition causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in joints. Early diagnosis and appropriate management can significantly improve quality of life and delay or prevent the need for joint replacement surgery.
Most Common Type: "Wear and tear" arthritis affecting cartilage in joints.
Commonly Affected: Knees, hips, hands, spine.
Symptoms: Joint pain, stiffness (especially morning), reduced range of motion, joint swelling.
Autoimmune Disease: Immune system attacks joint lining causing inflammation.
Pattern: Typically affects multiple joints symmetrically.
Symptoms: Joint pain, swelling, morning stiffness lasting >1 hour, fatigue, fever.
Cause: Develops after joint injury or fracture.
Mechanism: Previous trauma damages cartilage leading to arthritis years later.
Treatment: Similar to osteoarthritis management.
Cause: Uric acid crystal deposits in joints.
Presentation: Sudden, severe joint pain and swelling (often big toe).
Management: Medications, dietary modifications, lifestyle changes.
Association: Arthritis associated with psoriasis skin condition.
Features: Joint inflammation, skin patches, nail changes.
Treatment: Multidisciplinary approach with rheumatology.
Spinal Arthritis: Inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting the spine.
Symptoms: Lower back pain, stiffness, reduced spinal mobility.
Management: Physical therapy, medications, posture training.
Dr Nigam emphasizes joint preservation and non-surgical management whenever possible:
When conservative treatments no longer provide relief, joint replacement may be recommended:
Every patient receives a customized treatment plan based on:
Don't let arthritis pain limit your life. Schedule a consultation with Dr Vishal Nigam for comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment planning.
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