Knee Arthritis —
Treatment Charlotte, NC
From early-stage osteoarthritis to end-stage joint disease — the full range of treatment options explained clearly.
Understanding Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is the gradual wearing down of the articular cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones in the knee joint. As cartilage thins and deteriorates, the bones begin to rub against each other — causing pain, stiffness, inflammation, and progressive loss of function.
It is the most common form of arthritis and affects over 32 million adults in the United States. While it is more prevalent in older adults, it can develop in younger patients — particularly those with a history of knee injury, obesity, or physically demanding occupations.
Treatment Options by Stage
Weight management, low-impact exercise, quadriceps strengthening, and activity modification can significantly slow arthritis progression and reduce pain in early-stage disease.
Cortisone injections reduce inflammation and provide temporary pain relief. Hyaluronic acid (gel) injections lubricate the joint. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections may promote healing. Oral NSAIDs help manage daily pain.
When arthritis is severe and non-surgical measures no longer provide relief, joint replacement may be considered. Dr. Vasileff focuses on non-surgical and sports-related knee care, and can refer you to a trusted joint replacement specialist when that step is appropriate.
Knee arthritis doesn't have to stop you.
Dr. Vasileff offers a full range of non-surgical and sports-medicine knee arthritis care — and will recommend only what you actually need.