Arthritis is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain, affecting up to 53 million Americans. At Advanced Vascular Institute in Panama City, Florida, Ahmed Farag, MD, provides innovative arthritis care that utilizes non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures. He makes personalized treatment recommendations that relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve the quality of life. Call Advanced Vascular Institute today to schedule arthritis treatment, or book your appointment online.
What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
There are many types of arthritis, but the two most common are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, or wear-and-tear arthritis, causes cartilage –– a soft, gel-like substance that pads the joints –– to break down. Over time, this makes the bones rub against each other, causing joint swelling, stiffness, and pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the joint lining (synovium). That causes joint pain, swelling, and mobility problems. Anyone can develop RA, but it’s three times more common in women than men.
What are the symptoms of arthritis?
Arthritis symptoms include:
As arthritis worsens, you might notice popping or cracking noises when you move the affected joints. Your affected joints might also become tender or sensitive to touch.
How is arthritis treated?
At Advanced Vascular Institute, Dr. Farag treats arthritis with a minimally invasive and integrative approach. He commonly recommends genicular artery embolization (GAE), an interventional radiology procedure that provides lasting joint pain relief.
Osteoarthritis causes significant inflammation within a joint that can result in severe pain. At Advanced Vascular Institute, Dr. Farag can perform a minimally invasive genicular artery embolization to stop the inflammation within the joint, from the inside of and provide comprehensive pain relief to patients. This procedure can be done in an outpatient setting, typically taking less than an hour to perform. This procedure has up to a 95% success rate in alleviating pain and inflammation in patients with arthritis. The procedure is a minimally invasive non-surgical and non-surgical option that can be performed in the office with no complicated rehab process.
Call Advanced Vascular Institute to schedule arthritis treatment, or book your appointment online today.