Osteoarthritis Clinic
Knee, hip, and joint OA — treated without jumping to replacement
What osteoarthritis actually is
Osteoarthritis is the common "wear-and-tear" arthritis. Cartilage that should cushion the ends of the bone thins. Bone starts to rub. Stairs in a South Extension building, a walk through the market, getting out of a car — all start to hurt. Stiffness after sitting is typical. Pills take the edge off for a few hours. Injections do the same for a few weeks. Neither rebuilds the joint. At OPTM, F-38, Block-F, South Extension-1, we treat the inflammation and muscle failure underneath the wear, so you are not stuck choosing between painkillers and a replacement. The NIH osteoarthritis overview is a clear public summary of the condition.
Why X-rays and painkillers are not enough
OA is not only cartilage. The lining, ligaments, bone, and the muscles that hold the joint all change. Knees, hips, hands, and the spine are the usual sites. An X-ray shows narrowing. It does not show which inflammatory markers are high, or how old the supporting muscle has become.
That is why people bounce from one Delhi orthopaedic to the next: "Grade 3, think about replacement." We run AI biomarker tests on the biology of the joint, then match phyto-molecular therapy and movement work to that profile. The aim is to slow the wear and get function back — not to manage the pain until surgery day.
Common Contributing Factors:
- Age-related wear and tear of cartilage
- Previous joint injuries or trauma
- Obesity putting extra stress on joints
- Genetics and family history
- Bone deformities or joint abnormalities
- Certain occupations with repetitive joint stress
Common Symptoms & Warning Signs
Come in while the joint still has cartilage to work with. Early treatment slows the slide and keeps you off the replacement list. Waiting until Grade 4 makes everything harder.
What we do at the South Extension clinic
No long-term NSAIDs. No steroid calendar. We calm inflammation inside the joint, strengthen the muscles that should have been sharing the load, and give you a timeline you can plan around — work, family, the Ring Road commute.
Expected Recovery Timeline:
Prevention & Lifestyle Tips
What you do between visits matters. These habits take load off the joint and keep inflammation down.