Arthritis

Don’t Let Arthritis Control Your Life

Arthritis is a widespread condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints. While it can target patients of any age, it is especially common as people get older. This can make it difficult for those with the disorder to move, stay active, and enjoy life. Mark LeDoux, MD works compassionately with his patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area to devise treatment plans that minimize the effects of this common joint disorder and improve mobility.

Dr. LeDoux Will Explain How Arthritis Is Affecting You

The key to battling arthritis is understanding what it is and how it affects you. The body includes many joints where the bones meet and move, such as your ankles, knees, hips, back, knuckles, shoulders, and neck. The joints include soft tissues to provide cushioning and protection that prevent bone-on-bone friction. Some joints also have means for lubrication and are held together with ligaments and tendons. When the tissues, ligaments, and tendons break down, the bones start to rub together, causing pain and swelling.

Arthritis Comes in Different Forms

Arthritis is a general term used to describe pain, inflammation, and redness in joints, but there are different causes and associated health conditions that denote the specific type of arthritis a patient has. The first step is determining what that is.

Osteoarthritis

This is the most common form of arthritis resulting from general wear and tear from athletics or aging.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

This diagnosis is specific to arthritis of the back and generally occurs in the lower part.

Juvenile Arthritis

JA is an immune system disorder that attacks the tissues in the joints. It’s usually in kids 16 and under.

Gout

High uric acid levels in the body can lead to gout, which causes hard crystals to form on joints, often in the big toe.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder that can also lead to arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

The synovial membranes make fluid that lubricates joints. Rheumatoid arthritis targets these membranes.

Let’s Find Relief for Your Arthritis Symptoms

Your arthritis could be the result of repeated stress on joints, an autoimmune disease, or it could be due to hereditary reasons. In any case, Mark LeDoux, MD understands the challenges his patients face with this condition and is committed to developing a treatment plan to increase mobility and reduce pain. What's the most challenging part of your arthritis to manage? The pain? Stiffness? Swelling? Tenderness of the joints? Dr. LeDoux's patients benefit from physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, acupuncture, injections, and more. Find out what options are available for you.

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