Osteoarthritis

Spinal osteoarthritis cannot be reversed, but treatment can slow its progression and control pain.

Certain sections and structures of the spine are more prone to damage from osteoarthritis.

The most common surgery to treat hip osteoarthritis is hip replacement, but there are other options.

There are many nonsurgical treatments for shoulder osteoarthritis that can be done at home. Different types of therapeutic injections and surgeries are also available.

Read about the two most common types of surgery to treat pain from osteoarthritis, vertebral fusion and laminectomy.

Treating ankle arthritis may involve anything from periodically resting the joint and using shoe inserts to surgery. What treatment is recommended depends on the severity of the ankle pain and other factors, such as the patient’s age and lifestyle.

Osteoarthritis of the hand may be treated using a wide array of home care and integrative medical treatments. Rarely, surgery is recommended.

Acromioclavicular arthritis (AC joint arthritis) occurs at the front of the shoulder, where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade. The loss of cartilage can lead to shoulder pain and other symptoms. Medical imaging shows that people who report pain from AC joint arthritis often also have bone changes and/or a minor shoulder dislocation.

Ankle osteoarthritis involves the loss of cartilage. The loss of cartilage can lead to other changes, such as inflammation and alterations to the bones, that cause ankle pain.

Hip osteoarthritis is the third most common type of osteoarthritis, and can affect daily activities. Pain can develop from changes in the hip’s cartilage, bone, and other soft tissues.