Treating joint pain and injuries
Our specialists are committed to increasing your joint function and mobility.
Using nonsurgical and surgical methods, our team at Portsmouth Regional Hospital can determine the cause of your pain, help manage it and restore your joint function. We create a personalized care plan, keeping you involved and informed at every stage.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Our joint care services
Our experienced orthopedic and rheumatology specialists work with you to evaluate your condition. We will develop a personalized treatment plan using the most advanced approaches to relieve your pain and restore your quality of life.
Arthritis and rheumatology services
In most situations, arthritis causes pain, stiffness and swelling. The term arthritis refers to inflammation of the joint, but it can also be used to refer to multiple rheumatic diseases — disorders that affect the muscles, ligaments, tendons or joints. A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.
Treatment for arthritis pain
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment for arthritis and rheumatic diseases may include:
- Assistive devices for daily tasks, such as opening jars, zipping and holding pencils
- Dietary changes
- Exercise
- Heat and cold therapies
- Joint care education
- Mobilization therapy
- Pain relievers and other medications
- Rest and relaxation
- Splints or braces
- Surgery to restore function or relieve pain
- Water therapy
- Weight reduction
Joint replacement surgery
Arthritis, severe injury and regular wear and tear can cause debilitating pain and limited range of motion in your joints. Sometimes, rehabilitation options can help you manage the pain, but in other cases, joint replacement surgery is necessary.
Our orthopedic surgeons are experts in shoulder replacement, knee replacement and hip replacement methods. With specialized diagnostic tools, minimally invasive surgical options and continuing education, we offer advanced joint replacement solutions.
Minimally invasive joint surgery
We can offer many minimally invasive methods, including robot-assisted joint surgery. These techniques offer many potential benefits to you, such as a shorter hospital stay, faster recovery and minimized scarring.
Joint health risk assessments
Curious about whether you could be a candidate for joint care or replacement surgery? We provide evaluations for joint pain, so you can find out more about your well-being. Try our knee health assessment and our hip health assessment, and call one of our specialists for a consultation.