Condition
Osteoarthritis
Wear and tear of the cartilage that cushions the joints, causing pain and stiffness, most often in the knees, hips, hands and spine.
Also called: arthritis, joint pain, degenerative joint disease, wear and tear arthritis, joint arthritis
Who Can Help with Osteoarthritis?
- Family Doctors
A physician who provides checkups, preventive care and treatment for common illnesses for patients of all ages. Family doctors also manage long-term conditions and refer to specialists when needed.
- Rheumatologists
A physician who treats arthritis and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and gout.
- Orthopedic Surgeons
A surgeon who treats bones, joints, ligaments and muscles, including fractures, arthritis and joint replacement.
- Geriatricians
A physician who specializes in the health of older adults, including memory problems, falls, frailty and managing many medicines at once.
- Acupuncturists
A licensed provider who places thin needles at points on the body to relieve pain and treat other health concerns.
- Weight Loss Doctors
A physician who treats obesity with nutrition plans, exercise guidance and weight loss medicines.
- Naprapaths
A licensed provider who treats muscle, joint and connective tissue pain with hands-on therapy, exercise and nutrition advice.
- Physiatrists
A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, treating injuries and conditions that affect movement without surgery.
- Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
- Sports Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sports and exercise injuries, such as sprains, tendon problems and concussions, and helps patients stay active.
- Hand Surgeons
A surgeon who treats conditions of the hand, wrist and forearm, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger and fractures.
- Pain Management Doctors
A physician who treats long-term pain, such as back, neck and nerve pain, with medicines, injections and other procedures.
- Exercise Physiologists
A professional who designs exercise programs to help people manage or recover from heart, lung and other chronic conditions.
- Orthotists
A professional who designs and fits braces, shoe inserts and other supports for the body.
Where Practices List Osteoarthritis
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- New York, NY (156)
- Charlotte, NC (148)
- Irvine, CA (141)
- Asheville, NC (140)
- Gastonia, NC (132)
- Houston, TX (123)
- Oklahoma City, OK (123)
- Princeton, NJ (115)
- Hattiesburg, MS (99)
- Phoenix, AZ (85)
- Lawrenceville, GA (84)
- Winston Salem, NC (83)
- Lakeland, FL (81)
- Jacksonville, FL (79)
- Medford, OR (78)
- Hoover, AL (76)
- Scottsdale, AZ (75)
- Los Angeles, CA (73)
- Raleigh, NC (73)
- Louisville, KY (66)
- Dallas, TX (63)
- Mesa, AZ (62)
- Akron, OH (60)
- Fort Worth, TX (58)
- San Diego, CA (57)
- Denver, CO (56)
- Arlington, VA (55)
- San Francisco, CA (55)
- Encino, CA (52)
- Saint George, UT (51)
- Miami, FL (50)
- Brooklyn, NY (49)
- Honolulu, HI (46)
- Columbia, MD (42)
- Ramsey, NJ (42)
- Chandler, AZ (40)
- Huntington Beach, CA (40)
- Boston, MA (39)
- Delray Beach, FL (39)
- Frederick, MD (39)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about osteoarthritis and what is right for you.