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Arthritis and Joint Inflammation

If you have arthritis or joint inflammation, you may be looking for answers that will restore the quality of the life you once had. At Michigan Medicine, we have treated hundreds of thousands of arthritis patients over decades and have restored them to a life of less pain and greater mobility.

Arthritis of the Ankle

If you have – or suspect you have – ankle arthritis, University of Michigan Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center can provide you with a complete diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan. Experience is crucial in treating ankle arthritis, and we see many patients with complicated foot and ankle conditions.

Arthritis of the Hip

If you have - or think you have - arthritis of the hip, we at the University of Michigan have the experience and expertise to improve the quality of your life. As one of the oldest and most well-regarded orthopaedic surgery units in the United States, we have diagnosed and treated hundreds of patients with arthritis of the hip, and have brought them relief and a new lease on life with a variety of non-surgical and surgical options just for them.

Arthritis of the Knee

Arthritis -- a painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints -- is actually a very complex set of musculoskeletal disorders. In fact, there are more than 80 forms of arthritis, several of which affect the knee.

Gout

Gout is usually caused by having too much uric acid in your body. Too much uric acid may not cause symptoms for years, but after a while it can cause painful joint inflammation (arthritis). The most common site of inflammation is the joint between the foot and the big toe. Later attacks often affect other joints of the foot and leg. Sometimes, arms and hands are affected.

Knee Conditions

Knee problems are very common, and anyone can have them. Mechanical knee problems are caused by a direct blow or sudden movement that strains the knee, or osteoarthritis in the knee, resulting from wear and tear on the parts. Inflammatory knee problems can result from certain rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosis (lupus). These diseases cause swelling that can damage the knees permanently.

Knee Pain

Knee pain, whether from arthritis or an injury, can impact your quality of life. At the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Michigan, we have a team of surgeons who specialize in knee replacement, performing more than 250 total knee replacement surgeries each year. Our focus is on improving the quality of the surgery, using new techniques and technologies to address each patient’s individual needs.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic (ongoing) disease that is characterized by a form of inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and some of the joints (arthritis). The condition is pronounced si-or-RAT-tic.