McLaren Health Care
Orthopedics

When Should You See a Physician About Your Symptoms?

Review the following statements. If more than one of the following statements applies to you, consider seeing a physician. You are not obligated to agree with their recommendations, but you may find that working with a physician may be the missing component in the success of controlling your arthritis.

• Persistent pain or stiffness after getting out of bed in the morning
• Soreness and swelling in any joint or in any pair of joints (both knees, hips, shoulders)
• Recurrence of the above symptoms, especially when more than one joint is involved
• Recurrent or persistent pain and stiffness in the neck, lower back, knees and other joints
• Weight loss, fatigue, and fever accompanied by joint pain
• Problems with your joints are interfering with your normal daily activities
• You find yourself avoiding activities that you have previously loved doing (going to church, walking, shopping)
• Your joint pain is interfering with sleep
• You find you are avoiding social activities because you do not want to "slow everybody else down"
• Your joint pain or the restrictions on your physical activity are making you feel anxious, helpless or depressed

Surgery is indicated for osteoarthritis when an individual has progressive pain in the affected joint that significantly diminishes their ability to carry on with the activities of daily living. Surgery should only be considered after a trail of less invasive care has failed.

Choose McLaren For Your Orthopedic Needs

The orthopedic surgery team at McLaren Health Care treats patients with many different injuries and conditions associated with the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. McLaren's teams of orthopedic surgeons surgeons, specially trained nurses, physical therapists, podiatrists, researchers, and joint replacement teams are ready to ensure that your procedure has the best possible outcome and will help set you on the road to recovery.

Joint problems may include: Arthritis, Bursitis, Dislocation, Joint Pain, Joint Swelling & Ligament Tears, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Injuries