Joint pain and arthritis can make simple movements feel difficult and frustrating. You might experience stiffness, swelling, tenderness, or pain in your knee, hip, shoulder, or even the bottom of your foot if you have plantar fasciitis. At Medical Vascular Partners, double board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologists Dr. Rajiv Srinivasa and Dr. Taylor Maloney use minimally invasive, patient-centered solutions for plantar fasciitis in Austin to help you move comfortably again.
Overview
Joint pain and arthritis refer to conditions that affect the joints responsible for movement. Arthritis involves inflammation within the joint, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Joint pain can occur due to wear and tear, injuries, overuse, or degenerative changes in cartilage and soft tissue. These issues commonly impact the knee, hip, shoulder, and foot (including plantar fasciitis), and may worsen over time without proper care.
Symptoms of Joint Pain & Arthritis
Joint pain and arthritis can present differently for each person, but most symptoms interfere with daily activities and make normal movement uncomfortable. You may notice one or more of the following symptoms, depending on the source:
- Pain during movement or after periods of inactivity
- Stiffness that makes it difficult to bend or rotate a joint
- Swelling around the affected joint
- Tenderness when applying pressure
- Reduced range of motion that limits mobility
- Warmth or redness surrounding the joint
- Discomfort in the heel or arch of the foot associated with plantar fasciitis
Types of Joint Pain & Arthritis
Knee Pain/Arthritis
Knee pain and arthritis often occur when the cartilage that cushions the joint begins to break down, leading to inflammation, stiffness, and difficulty walking or climbing stairs. Over time, the joint may become swollen or feel unstable, making everyday tasks more challenging. Without treatment, knee arthritis can progress and significantly reduce mobility and quality of life.
Hip Pain/Arthritis
Hip pain and arthritis develop when the smooth cartilage that supports hip movement wears away, causing friction between the bones. This results in pain that may radiate to the groin, thigh, or buttock, along with stiffness that makes walking, bending, or sleeping uncomfortable. As the condition worsens, hip arthritis can severely limit your range of motion.
Shoulder Pain/Arthritis
Shoulder pain and arthritis can develop when inflammation affects the shoulder joint or when the protective cartilage deteriorates. Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) occurs when the shoulder capsule thickens and tightens, leading to stiffness and restricted movement. These conditions can cause discomfort with lifting, reaching, or rotating the arm. Without proper care and treatment, shoulder conditions can make routine activities, from getting dressed to lifting objects, painful and difficult.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick band of connective tissue along the bottom of the foot becomes irritated or inflamed. This condition causes sharp heel pain, especially with the first steps in the morning or after prolonged standing. As the inflammation persists, it can alter gait mechanics and contribute to ongoing pain in the feet, ankles, knees, and hips.
Advantages of Minimally Invasive Treatments
Minimally invasive techniques allow your physician to target the source of your joint pain without the need for large incisions or prolonged recovery. These options restore comfort and function while reducing the risks associated with traditional surgery. Key advantages include:
- Less trauma to surrounding tissues
- Reduced pain both during and after the procedure
- Shorter recovery time and quicker return to daily activities
- Lower risk of infection and complications
- Minimal scarring and improved cosmetic outcomes
- Precise, image-guided treatment to address specific problem areas
Treatments for
Joint Pain & Arthritis
At Medical Vascular Partners, your care begins with a thorough evaluation to identify the source of your joint pain, inflammation, or limitations. Rather than relying on medications as a first step or recommending surgery, we offer minimally invasive, image-guided treatments that address the root cause of your symptoms using the least disruptive approach possible.
Once we understand what’s causing your pain, whether it’s arthritis in the knee, hip, or shoulder, or inflammation from plantar fasciitis, in Austin, we curate a custom treatment plan. Our treatment options may include targeted vascular procedures to improve blood flow, image-guided injections to reduce inflammation, or advanced therapies that support tissue healing. Each treatment is performed in our outpatient setting, allowing you to return to normal activities quickly.
Schedule Your Consultation
Medical Vascular Partners is a physician-led practice dedicated to offering minimally invasive treatments that relieve joint pain and arthritis without major surgery. Our double board-certified physicians provide personalized, image-guided care to address knee, hip, shoulder, and plantar fasciitis issues at their source. We focus on restoring mobility and improving your quality of life through outpatient procedures. If joint pain is limiting your movement or daily activities, schedule your consultation for joint pain, arthritis, and plantar fasciitis treatment in Austin, TX.
