Osteoarthritis Treatment Hospital in Himatnagar
Osteoarthritis is wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the joint, most often in the knee. It causes pain, stiffness and swelling that slowly get worse. At Pluto Hospital, Himatnagar, it is treated step by step – exercises, weight control, medicines and injections first, and robotic knee replacement when the joint is badly damaged.
Understanding the Condition
What Is Osteoarthritis?
Our knee joint is covered with smooth cartilage that lets the bones glide. In osteoarthritis, this cartilage slowly thins and wears away. The bones start rubbing against each other, causing pain, stiffness, swelling and sometimes bony spurs. It is the most common type of arthritis and usually affects people over 50, but it can start earlier after an injury.
Common Causes & Risk Factors
- Age – cartilage naturally wears with time
- Excess body weight putting extra load on the knees
- Old knee injury, fracture or ligament tear
- Bow legs or knock knees
- Family history of arthritis
- Jobs with heavy squatting, kneeling or lifting
Treatment Options
Treatment for Every Stage
Most people start with simple treatment. Surgery is considered only when pain and stiffness continue despite these measures and affect daily life. Learn about Robotic Knee Replacement.
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Exercise & Weight Control
Strengthening exercises and losing extra weight to reduce load on the knee.
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Medicines & Physiotherapy
Pain relief medicines, physiotherapy and knee support as advised.
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Knee Injections
Injections into the joint for pain relief in selected patients.
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Robotic Knee Replacement
For advanced damage – precise joint replacement with the MISSO robotic system.
- Knee pain that lasts more than a few weeks
- Pain that wakes you up at night
- Difficulty walking, sitting on the floor or using stairs
- Swelling, redness or a knee that gives way
Treating Doctor
Best Doctor for Osteoarthritis Treatment in Himatnagar
Dr. Keval Patel
MBBS, DNB (Orthopaedics) · Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon
Dr. Keval Patel is a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon specialising in joint replacement, trauma care and arthroscopy. He treats knee osteoarthritis at every stage – from medicines, physiotherapy and injections to robotic knee replacement with the MISSO system when the joint is badly worn.
OPD: Mon – Sat · 10 AM – 2 PM, 5 – 7 PM
Common Questions
Osteoarthritis FAQs
Can osteoarthritis be cured?
Worn cartilage does not grow back, but symptoms can be well controlled with exercises, weight loss, medicines and injections. When the joint is badly damaged, knee replacement removes the worn surfaces and relieves pain.
Is walking good for knee osteoarthritis?
Yes. Regular, gentle walking and strengthening exercises keep the knee flexible and the muscles strong. Avoid long squatting, sitting cross-legged on the floor and climbing many stairs.
When is knee replacement needed?
Knee replacement is considered when pain and stiffness continue despite other treatment and make walking, sleep or daily work difficult, and X-rays show advanced damage.
Does losing weight help knee pain?
Yes. Every kilogram of weight lost reduces the load on the knees, and even modest weight loss can noticeably reduce pain.
Which doctor treats osteoarthritis at Pluto Hospital?
Osteoarthritis is treated by Dr. Keval Patel, MBBS, DNB (Orthopaedics), Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon at Pluto Hospital, Himatnagar.
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Consult for Osteoarthritis
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- Consultation with Dr. Keval Patel
- Tests & scans on site
- Cashless insurance available
- 24×7 emergency care