Knee, Leg & Joint
Degenerative Joint Disease
Symptoms, causes, and how Clearway specialists diagnose and treat degenerative joint disease.
Overview
What is Degenerative Joint Disease?
Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) is the gradual breakdown of joint cartilage, most often affecting the knees, hips, and spine. Pain specialists offer options well beyond waiting for joint replacement.
Common symptoms
Joint pain with activity, easing with rest
Morning stiffness lasting under 30 minutes
Swelling after use
Grinding, clicking, or reduced motion
What causes it
Age and cumulative joint wear
Previous joint injury
Excess weight and occupational stress on joints
How Clearway can help
Your care begins with a careful evaluation - history, examination, and imaging review - to confirm the source of your pain. From there, your specialist builds a plan that may include targeted interventional procedures, physical therapy, and coordinated medication management.
Joint Injectionsfor knee, hip, and joint arthritis
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapysupports natural tissue repair
Custom Foot Orthoticscorrects mechanics from the ground up
This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. If your pain is severe, sudden, or accompanied by loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.