Joint Pain Treatment in Dubai
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Joint pain is a common problem caused by various factors such as ageing, injury, and specific deficiencies. Joints are where bones are connected, such as the shoulders, wrists, knees, hips, or fingers. Joint damage due to disease or injury can cause pain and interfere with mobility.
Do You Know?
Approximately one out of five adults have some form of joint condition.
A national survey reported that joint pain is prevalent among aging adults. The knee is the most frequently affected area, followed by the hip and shoulder, although joint pain can occur in any part of the body, from the hands and shoulders to the feet and ankles.
Conditions that cause joint pain
Various conditions may cause joint pain, including
- Osteoarthritis - It is a degenerative disease that occurs when the protective cartilage at the ends of bones wears down over time.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis - It is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and joint pain throughout the body.
- Bursitis - It is an inflammation of the small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints.
- Gout - is a type of arthritis that causes severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the big toe joint.
- Strains, sprains, and other injuries can also cause joint pain and inflammation.
These joint conditions cause pain, swelling, inflammation, stiffness, and a limited range of motion as typical common symptoms.
Diagnosis of joint pain
The diagnosis of joint pain typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests. Dr EL Toukhy takes the following process to diagnose joint pain:
- Medical history : Dr EL Toukhy will ask questions about the nature of the joint pain, such as when it started, how severe it is, what makes it worse or better, and whether there are any other symptoms present.
- Physical examination : He will examine the affected joint and assess its range of motion, as well as any signs of swelling, redness, warmth, or tenderness.
- Diagnostic tests : Depending on the suspected cause of the joint pain, Dr EL Toukhy may order one or more diagnostic tests, such as X-rays, MRI, CT scan, blood tests, or joint fluid analysis.
Sometimes, the healthcare provider refers the patient to Dr EL Toukhy as a specialist for further evaluation and pain management.
Treatment for joint pain
Most joint pains can be treated with non-invasive interventional approaches. Here is a brief about different joint pain, their causes, and their respective treatments.
Body Part | Possible Causes of Joint Pain | Treatment Options |
Shoulder | Rotator cuff tendinitis, impingement syndrome, injury to another location in the body, or cervical spine, liver, heart, or gallbladder issues. | Physical therapy, medications, platelet-rich plasma, and intra-articular injection using hyaluronic acid. |
Wrist | Sprains, fractures, repetitive stress, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, sudden impact or injury. | Conservative management, physiotherapy. |
Hip | Strained or inflamed soft tissues, arthritis, bursitis, cancer, osteonecrosis, ball-and-socket joint problem, and lower back issues. | Rest, weight off the hip, avoidance of direct pressure on the hip, medications, physical therapy, and surgery. |
Knee | Sports-related injury, ligament tear, damage to the meniscus, age-related, auto-immune disorders, metabolic products accumulation in joints. | Physiotherapy, platelet-rich plasma, intra-articular injection using hyaluronic acid, knee braces, and medications. |
Foot and Ankle | High-heeled shoes, overuse, sudden injury, severe medical condition. | Rest, ice, compression, gentle massage, avoid putting weight on the injured foot or ankle, avoid exercise, use of bandage or wrap. |
Note: Here’s how the treatments work for joint pain
- Physical therapy helps to improve joint flexibility, strength, and mobility.
- Platelet-rich plasma injections can stimulate healing and reduce inflammation in damaged joints.
- Intra-articular injections using hyaluronic acid can improve lubrication and reduce pain in joints affected by osteoarthritis.
- Conservative management focuses on non-surgical interventions, such as lifestyle changes, pain management, and exercise.
- Physiotherapy can help to reduce pain, increase the range of motion, and improve strength in the affected joint.
Why consult Dr Mohamed El Toukhy for joint pain management?
Dr Mohamed El Toukhy is a revered specialist in joint pain treatment in dubai and specialises in the early diagnosis and management of acute and chronic back and neck pain. He has particular expertise in interventional pain medicine, focusing on neuromodulation and radiofrequency denervation.
The following interventions are offered for joint pain management:
- Sacroiliac joint injection and radio frequency denervation
- Genicular nerve radiofrequency denervation for chronic knee pain
- Hip joint injections and radio frequency treatment.
- Selective nerve blocks for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
- Facet joint injections
- Trigger point injections
For good treatment and care of joint pain Book an appointment with Dr Mohamed El Toukhy.