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Condition: Joint Pain

A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, elbow, or shoulder. Joints can be damaged by many types of injuries or diseases, including

  • Arthritis - inflammation of a joint. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. Over time, the joint can become severely damaged.
  • Bursitis - inflammation of a fluid-filled sac that cushions the joint
  • Dislocations - injuries that force the ends of the bones out of position

Treatment of joint problems depends on the cause. If you have a sports injury, treatment often begins with the RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) method to relieve pain, reduce swelling, and speed healing. Other possible treatments include pain relievers, keeping the injured area from moving, rehabilitation, and sometimes surgery. For arthritis, injuries, or other diseases, you may need joint replacement surgery to remove the damaged joint and put in a new one.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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Pain

Pain is a signal in your nervous system that something may be wrong. It is an unpleasant feeling, such as a prick, tingle, sting, burn, or ache. Pain may be sharp or dull. It may come and go, or it may be constant. You may feel pain in one area of your body, such as your back, abdomen, chest, pelvis, or you may feel pain all over.

Pain can be helpful in diagnosing a problem. If you never felt pain, you might seriously hurt yourself without knowing it, or you might not realize you have a medical problem that needs treatment.

There are two types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain usually comes on suddenly, because of a disease, injury, or inflammation. It can often be diagnosed and treated. It usually goes away, though sometimes it can turn into chronic pain. Chronic pain lasts for a long time, and can cause severe problems.

Pain is not always curable, but there are many ways to treat it. Treatment depends on the cause and type of pain. There are drug treatments, including pain relievers. There are also non-drug treatments, such as acupuncture, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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Providers Treating Joint Pain

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Joint Pain. Review each provider for availability.

Larry Balle II, M.D.

Larry Balle II, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician

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Patrick Shea Brannan, M.D.

Patrick Shea Brannan, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Sheena W. CarlLee, M.D.

Sheena W. CarlLee, M.D. Internist

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Wesley K. Cox, M.D.

Wesley K. Cox, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Jaleesa A. Jackson, M.D.

Jaleesa A. Jackson, M.D. Anesthesiologist

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Navin R. Kilambi, M.D.

Navin R. Kilambi, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Thomas K. Schulz, M.D.

Thomas K. Schulz, M.D. Internist

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Chad E. Songy, M.D.

Chad E. Songy, M.D. Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Larry D. Wright, M.D.

Larry D. Wright, M.D. Internist

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Ramon C. Ylanan, M.D.

Ramon C. Ylanan, M.D. Sports Medicine Physician

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Locations Where Providers Treat Joint Pain

Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Clinic exterior

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Fayetteville

201 W. Van Asche Loop
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 966-4491
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Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine clinic in Lowell

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Clinic — Lowell

519 Latham Drive
Lowell, AR 72745

Appointment Phone Number
(479) 334-7030
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Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

Pain Clinic

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
First Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-8818
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Areas of Expertise for Joint Pain

Senior Couple Climbing Hill On Hike Through Countryside

Hip and Knee Orthopaedics (Part of Orthopaedics)

Did you know hip and knee complaints are one of the leading reasons patients seek care from primary care physicians? Hips ache. Knees give out. Osteoporosis makes bones fragile, and …

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Orthopedic surgeon working on female patient

Orthopaedics

UAMS Orthopaedics is recognized nationally and internationally for its expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal pain, conditions, and injuries. Our impact on the field of orthopaedics is …

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Physical therapy consultation with senior patient.

Physical Therapy (Part of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation)

At UAMS Health, our physical therapists use the latest equipment and innovations, providing personalized treatment plans to adults of all ages. We treat a variety of physical conditions requiring rehabilitation …

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