Joint care
Orthopedists specializing in joint care diagnose and treat issues such as strains, sprains, arthritis or chronic joint pain. To help you heal, these doctors may recommend lifestyle changes, medication, rehabilitation or joint replacement.
Joint care specialists in Asheville, North Carolina
We use the latest medical advancements to get you back on your feet, putting your pain where it belongs: in the past.
At Mission Hospital, we understand that healthy joints are the foundation of pain-free movement. Our orthopedists and joint care specialists offer minimally invasive procedures, such as anterior hip replacement, to help restore your mobility.
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Conditions that require joint care
Once our specialists determine the source of your discomfort, they tailor a treatment plan that works for you. A variety of conditions create joint complications, including:
- Arthritis or osteoarthritis
- Broken bones
- Bursitis
- Gout
- Joint dislocation
- Lupus
- Lyme disease
- Sprains or strains
- Stress or overuse of injuries
- Tendonitis
Our joint care services
Our skilled experts include arthritis specialists and hip replacement surgeons. They strive to increase your range of motion and restore you to maximum comfort.
Arthritis care
Arthritis can develop as a result of trauma, infection, a metabolic imbalance or a degenerative condition. Ultimately, the severity of your condition will determine the course of treatment. Our objective is to relieve pain and enhance your quality of life. Though surgery is always an option, we prefer to begin with less invasive treatments, such as:
- Dietary recommendations
- Exercise regimen development
- Heat and cold therapies
- Joint injections
- Mobilization therapy
- Non-opioid pain medication
- Relaxation techniques
- Splints or braces
- Water therapy
Foot and ankle care
We rely on our knees for almost every form of movement, including walking, cycling and swimming. Our knee specialists address a variety of knee injuries and conditions without resorting to joint replacement surgery. Before surgical intervention becomes necessary, we will recommend lifestyle changes to help you achieve your movement goals. Some of these alterations may include weight loss, or minimally invasive arthroscopic interventions or injections.
Hip care
Our team of experts stands out as the only providers of routine arthroscopic interventions for hip-related issues in the region. This approach speeds up the healing process and minimizes scarring. Prioritizing your safety and well-being, they offer comprehensive care that includes rehabilitation services.
Knee care
We rely on our knees for almost every form of movement – from walking to cycling to swimming. Our knee specialists address a variety of knee injuries and conditions without resorting to joint replacement surgery. They might recommend lifestyle changes, like weight loss, or minimally invasive procedures, like arthroscopic interventions or injections, to help you achieve your movement goals.
Joint replacement surgery
In some cases, surgery might be the most effective treatment option. When this happens, we always prioritize the least invasive techniques. With minimally invasive surgery, some procedures can be offered as same-day surgeries, meaning you may spend most of your recovery at home.
The three main joint replacement surgeries we offer are hip, knee and shoulder replacement.
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