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 

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:

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

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:

For good treatment and care of joint pain Book an appointment with Dr Mohamed El Toukhy.