Arthritis, affecting millions and expected to reach 67 million by 2025, commonly impacts older adults and can affect the spine. Spinal arthritis may lead to or worsen neck, back pain, and other related issues.
The most common symptom associated with arthritis is inflammation and stiffness, or pain in the joints. The following symptoms can also be associated with spinal arthritis.
Due to the wide range of symptoms associated with arthritis of the spine, proper diagnosis via physical exam and follow-up diagnostic imaging may be required. If you or someone you know believes they are suffering from spinal arthritis, you can fill out an appointment request form lower on this page and a member of our team will reach out to you to get you scheduled.
Treatment options can vary depending on the severity of symptoms and the degree of spinal arthritis that is present. Some of the most common treatment options include:
In some cases, conservative treatment may not be enough to fully treat the symptoms of arthritis of the spine. If you are dealing with chronic arthritis pain and have found nonsurgical treatment to be unsuccessful, turn to Total Spine Orthopedics. We offer minimally invasive outpatient procedures that can relieve the painful symptoms of arthritis in the spine. Our minimally invasive surgeries are a safer and effective alternative to traditional open spine surgery, and they require no lengthy recovery, so patients can return to a normal, active lifestyle as quickly as possible. We offer several different minimally invasive procedures to address the specific conditions and symptoms caused by arthritis, including Discectomy, Laminotomy, and Foraminotomy. For arthritis of the facet joints, we utilize a laser procedure called Facet Ablation.
