The onset of winter is generally considered a time for health improvement. However, for arthritis (joint degeneration) patients, it often remains a period of increased pain. Providing more details on this, Dr. Umang Shihora (Senior Consultant – Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgery at Wockhardt Hospitals, Rajkot) shared insights.
Dr. Umang Shihora explained that osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis that typically affects older adults, especially those aged 60-70. It worsens with age and often causes significant discomfort.
Osteoarthritis is categorized into four stages, with most cases in the third and fourth stages requiring surgical intervention. However, patients in the first and second stages typically do not need surgery. For patients with first and second-stage arthritis, treatments like GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) have proven to be a blessing, offering non-surgical relief.
