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Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint. If you are among the millions of Americans suffering from arthritis, you have an excellent resource
Arthritis Care at UVM Medical Center
You and your family will feel the advantages of personalized, patient-centered care. Since there are over 100 types of arthritis, it's important that each patient's treatment is individualized.
Arthritis and Joint Pain Diagnosis
Arthritis symptoms may include pain, swelling, redness, warmth, and limitation of movement.
There are more than 100 types of arthritis. Five common types include:
- Most common form of arthritis
- Known as "wear and tear" arthritis
- Slowly progressive, degenerative disease
- Most often occurs in patients over 50
- Risk factors include family history, age, obesity and previous injuries or disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Occurs when joint lining becomes inflamed due to systemic disease
- Can lead to severe deterioration of multiple joints
- Autoimmune disease (when the body's immune system attacks healthy cells and tissue)
- The cause is unknown
- Genetic factors believed to play a major role
- Usually occurs in middle-age, can develop in
20s and 30s - More common among women
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Causes acute pain and swelling
- Develops when uric acid crystals form in and around the joints
- Attacks can be very painful in one or two joints followed by the total disappearance of all symptoms until the next attack
Post-traumatic arthritis
- Occurs after an injury to the joint
- May develop years after a fracture, ligament injury, or tendon tear
- Some people have psoriasis, a serious skin condition
- Symptoms can range from relatively mild to severe
- Can affect any part of the body
- Patients may experience flare-ups alternating with periods of remission
- Risk factors include psoriasis, a family history of the disease, age
and gender
If any of these symptoms apply to you, speak to your doctor about a diagnosis.
Treatments for Arthritis and Joint Pain
The treatment that is right for you will depend upon your exact arthritis diagnosis. At The UVM Medical Center, we use specialized techniques to diagnose arthritis. Discuss your pain with your doctor, and together you will work together to find the best treatment. Our whole goal is to reduce your arthritis symptoms and improve your quality of life.
View Our Locations:
Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
Orthopedics - San Remo Drive
Please note: Some of the doctors and specialists listed below may not treat this specific condition.
