Joint Pain
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ReGen Pain Management
Jonathan Koning, MD
Pain Management Physician located in Plano, TX & Frisco, TX
Healthy joints are essential for normal, pain-free range of motion, but injury and disease can take their toll, causing pain and other symptoms to occur. At ReGen Pain Management in Plano, TX, Dr. Jon Koning uses state-of-the-art treatments to help patients manage pain for improved health and a better quality of life.
Joint Pain Q & A
What are the main causes of joint pain?
The most common cause of joint pain is osteoarthritis, a chronic, degenerative disease that causes the joint surfaces to wear away and break down over time. Osteoarthritis most commonly occurs as a result of wear and tear on the joint's slick, protective layers, but it can also develop following an injury or joint surgery. Athletes and others who place considerable stresses on joints are at greater risk for developing the disease at a younger age. Other potential causes of joint pain include:
- joint damage following a car accident or other injury
- rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack healthy joint tissues
- Lyme disease and other infections that attack the joints
- certain chronic diseases like diabetes
- overuse or repetitive use injuries
People with joint pain may also experience swelling, tenderness, joint stiffness, and a decreased range of motion in the joint.
How is the cause of joint pain diagnosed?
Diagnosis of joint pain begins with a physical examination including both active and passive exercises to determine the types of motions that cause symptoms to occur and to pinpoint the location of the pain. Diagnostic imaging including x-rays, CT scans or MRI may also be ordered, and in some cases, blood tests may be prescribed to rule out certain diseases.
What treatments are available for joint pain?
Not so long ago, the only treatments for joint pain included oral medications combined with physical therapy to relieve mild to moderate symptoms, or major surgery to fuse or replace damaged joints. Today, however, there are a number of minimally-invasive options to relieve pain and inflammation in joints, helping patients avoid more invasive surgeries and achieve greater relief than that provided by oral medications. Injections of anesthetics and corticosteroids in the joint space can be very effective in relieving many types of joint pain, including pain in the knees, wrists, and spine. Nerve block injections can also be very useful. When surgical intervention is warranted, minimally-invasive approaches can be used to fuse joint components so painful friction is prevented.
*Individual Results May Vary
Accepted Insurance Providers
We accept plans from the following insurance providers. Please call the office to determine if your specific plan is accepted.
Words from our patients
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"His knowledge, sincere concern, and compassion in my case was a welcomed change. His bedside manor is unparalleled by others."*
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"Excellent bedside manner, very positive outlook. Works with you in finding source and relief."*
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"Dr. Koning is the sharpest Doctor I have had the pleasure of meeting. This is one of those Doctors that truly cares about his patients."*
