Arthritis Care

What is arthritis care?

Arthritis care at Millenium Elite Primary Care consists of medical evaluations, diagnostic testing, and treatments for arthritis that ease joint pain and stiffness while minimizing your risk of joint-related disability. We follow up routinely and create a personalized arthritis treatment plan that allows you to navigate your daily life.

Which symptoms may indicate the need for arthritis care?

Arthritis symptoms include:

• Joint pain
• Swelling
• Stiffness
• Decreased range of motion
• Visible joint deformity
• Reduced mobility
• Joint tenderness
• Skin discoloration 
• Warmth 

Your joints are areas where two bones meet. Examples include your knees, ankles, hips, shoulders, elbows, and wrists, as well as joints in your fingers, toes, and spine.

What are the risk factors for requiring arthritis care?

Arthritis risk factors include:

• Aging
• Family history of arthritis
• Immune system problems 
• Viral infections
• Lack of physical activity
• Tobacco use
• Excess body weight
• Previous joint injuries
• Being an athlete 
• Having a physically demanding job

There are more than 100 various forms of arthritis, including gout, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and numerous others. Arthritis affects more than one-third of Americans. 

How is arthritis diagnosed?

We diagnose arthritis by examining your joints, reviewing your medical history and symptoms, and completing diagnostic testing. We may order blood tests, imaging procedures, or other tests that determine the type of arthritis you have, its severity, and how best to treat it. 

What does arthritis care include?

Your personalized arthritis care plan may consist of:

• Diet, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications
• Dietary supplements
• Medication management
• Injections
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Medically supervised weight management
• Surgery

If you’re a candidate for surgery because of severe joint deterioration, we refer you to another specialist. Millenium Elite Primary Care also offers preoperative clearance prior to surgery.

We can help you manage coexisting medical conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), and diabetes. We're always available to address questions and concerns about your arthritis treatment plan. 

It’s helpful to eat a well-balanced diet, stay active, get 7-9 hours of sleep, minimize stress, and maintain an ideal weight. Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol. 

Schedule an arthritis care evaluation at Millenium Elite Primary Care by calling the office or booking an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.