Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the progressive wear of the cartilage that covers the joints, which causes pain and loss of mobility. It is more common with age and usually affects the knees, hips, hands, and spine.
Common symptoms:
- Joint pain that increases with use
- Stiffness, especially at the start of movement
- Creaking or limitation when moving the joint
When to see a doctor? If joint pain limits your daily activities or the stiffness persists, it is worth consulting about it.
Which specialist treats it? Osteoarthritis is evaluated by the orthopedist, the trauma surgeon, and the rheumatologist, with support from the physical therapist to maintain mobility. A professional evaluation helps to protect the joints and preserve quality of life.
Data on 419 doctors who treat osteoarthritis
Specialties that treat osteoarthritis
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Doctors specialized in osteoarthritis
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dra. Margarita Raya Rivera Atlántida
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dr. Raul Aragon Lopez
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dr. Irving Partida Justo
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Rabindranath García López
Dr. Omar Cortez
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Frequently asked questions
What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the progressive wear of the cartilage that covers the joints, which causes pain and loss of mobility. It is more common with age and usually affects the knees, hips, hands, and spine.
Which doctor treats osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is usually treated by specialists in hand surgeon, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, plastic surgeon, diabetologist, gynecologist, hematologist, clinical analyst, complementary therapist, general practitioner, internist, pulmonologist, neurosurgeon, neurologist, orthopedist, pediatrician, psychologist, rheumatologist, pediatric surgeon, pediatric orthopedist and spine surgeon, rheumatologist.