At Bend Orthopaedics, we’re dedicated to helping you manage arthritis and stay active with the latest, evidence-based treatments. While surgery is an option for some, many patients find significant relief through non-surgical approaches. These can include physiotherapy, medication, and targeted joint injections. Our team will work with you to create a personalised treatment plan that effectively supports your mobility, reduces pain, and helps maintain your joint function.
Who is it for?
Physiotherapy is an excellent option for patients dealing with osteoarthritis, particularly when the condition is detected in its earlier stages.
What is involved?
Our physiotherapists will design a tailored exercise program specifically for you. This program aims to strengthen the muscles around your joint, improve stability, reduce pain, and help maintain your range of motion.
What are the benefits?
Many patients experience significant relief through physiotherapy, with up to 70% reporting noticeable improvement. Physiotherapy is also highly beneficial if surgery becomes necessary down the line, as it helps prepare the joint, leading to a smoother process and supporting a faster recovery afterward.
Who is it for?
Joint injections are a beneficial option for individuals experiencing arthritis pain, particularly in the knee, who are looking for non-surgical ways to manage their symptoms and improve their mobility.
What is the procedure?
We offer specialised arthritis injections designed to help alleviate arthritis pain and improve joint movement. One type involves injecting a natural fluid into your joint to enhance cushioning and lubrication, providing gradual pain relief over time. Another option combines this with a fast-acting medicine that quickly reduces swelling and soreness for more immediate relief. These injections are performed with a small needle, typically in a quick and comfortable manner by our specially trained team.
What are the benefits?
Joint injections can significantly help you manage your arthritis symptoms for longer without needing surgery, allowing you to move more easily and experience less pain.
Who is it for?
Radiofrequency ablation is an option for individuals experiencing chronic joint pain, particularly due to arthritis, when other non-surgical treatments haven’t provided sufficient relief.
What is the procedure?
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses gentle heat to target and reduce pain signals from the nerves around your affected joint. It’s a straightforward process designed to interrupt those pain signals.
What are the benefits?
This procedure can often provide longer-lasting pain relief when other treatments haven’t worked well enough. Many patients find it allows them to get back to daily activities with significantly less discomfort and helps them manage their arthritis discomfort more effectively without surgery.