Stages & Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis develops gradually. Recognizing early signs allows for effective joint preservation:
- Early Stage: Mild joint stiffness after rest and slight discomfort after prolonged walking
- Moderate Stage: Constant pain during movement, swelling, joint tenderness, and crepitus
- Advanced Stage: Severe cartilage loss, bone-on-bone friction, deformity (bow legs), and night pain
Treatment & Joint Preservation Protocol
We focus on a step-wise conservative protocol before considering surgery: weight management guidance, quadriceps strengthening physiotherapy, cartilage-protecting nutraceuticals, intra-articular Hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation), and PRP injections.
Surgical Options for Advanced Osteoarthritis
For end-stage osteoarthritis where conservative therapy no longer provides relief, Dr. Rahul Kalekar, fellowship-trained in joint replacement (FIJR), performs Minimally Invasive Total Knee Replacement (TKR) and Hip Replacement surgery.
Why Choose Kalekar's Star Clinic in Wakad?
FIJR Fellowship-trained joint replacement & joint preservation specialist
Comprehensive diagnostic imaging review (weight-bearing digital X-rays)
In-clinic joint injections (Hyaluronic acid & PRP)
Evening clinic hours (5–9 PM daily) in Wakad, Pune