Severe osteoarthritis (OA) presents significant challenges and requires comprehensive management strategies to alleviate pain, improve function, and enhance quality of life for affected individuals. At Apple Hospitals, we specialize in the management of severe osteoarthritis, offering advanced treatment options and personalized care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Key Highlights of Severe Osteoarthritis Management at Apple Hospitals:

Comprehensive Evaluation: Patients with severe osteoarthritis undergo a thorough clinical assessment, including detailed medical history, physical examination, and imaging studies such as X-rays, MRI scans, and CT scans. Our orthopedic specialists evaluate the extent of joint damage, severity of symptoms, and functional limitations to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
Multimodal Pain Management: Effective pain management is a cornerstone of severe osteoarthritis management. We employ a multimodal approach to pain relief, combining pharmacological interventions, joint injections, and non-pharmacological therapies such as physical therapy, acupuncture, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to alleviate discomfort and improve mobility.
Surgical Interventions: In cases where conservative measures fail to provide adequate symptom relief, surgical intervention may be recommended. Total joint replacement surgery, including total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA), is a highly effective treatment option for severe osteoarthritis, providing long-lasting pain relief and restoring joint function.
Advanced Surgical Techniques: Our orthopedic surgeons are skilled in performing total joint replacement surgeries using advanced techniques and technologies, including minimally invasive approaches, computer-assisted navigation, and patient-specific implants. These innovations minimize surgical trauma, reduce recovery time, and optimize outcomes for patients undergoing joint replacement procedures.
Preoperative Optimization: Prior to surgery, patients with severe osteoarthritis undergo preoperative optimization to maximize surgical outcomes and minimize postoperative complications. This may involve medical optimization, nutritional counseling, physical conditioning, and patient education to ensure a smooth recovery and successful rehabilitation process.
Postoperative Rehabilitation: Following joint replacement surgery, patients participate in comprehensive rehabilitation programs aimed at restoring joint mobility, strengthening muscles, and improving functional capacity. Our physical therapists work closely with patients to develop individualized rehabilitation plans tailored to their specific needs and goals.
Long-Term Follow-Up Care: Long-term follow-up care is essential for monitoring the progress of patients with severe osteoarthritis following joint replacement surgery. Our orthopedic team provides regular postoperative assessments, imaging studies, and functional evaluations to assess implant integrity, joint function, and overall patient satisfaction.
Lifestyle Modifications and Self-Management Strategies: We emphasize the importance of lifestyle modifications and self-management strategies in the long-term management of severe osteoarthritis. Patients receive guidance on weight management, joint protection techniques, adaptive devices, and strategies for pain management to optimize their quality of life and minimize disease progression.

Through our commitment to excellence in severe osteoarthritis management, Apple Hospitals aims to provide compassionate care, innovative treatments, and superior outcomes for patients affected by this debilitating condition. Our multidisciplinary team of orthopedic specialists, pain management experts, and rehabilitation professionals collaborates to deliver personalized care and empower patients to live active and fulfilling lives despite the challenges of severe osteoarthritis.