Knee Arthritis & Joint Preservation in Nashik
Understand your options for managing knee pain with Dr. Kunal Dhurve at Arthrocare Orthopedic Center.
Treatment begins with assessing your symptoms, mobility, examination and relevant imaging. We then discuss options suited to your condition and goals. Our aim is to develop an individual treatment plan that considers both symptom relief and everyday function.
Explore Your Treatment Options
Exercise & Rehabilitation
Discuss a rehabilitation plan suited to your symptoms, movement and goals.
Weight & Activity Guidance
Review daily activities and weight-management needs as part of your overall care plan.
PRP
Ask whether platelet-rich plasma is an appropriate option for your knee condition.
Cooled GNRFA
Ask about cooled genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation and whether further assessment is appropriate for you.
PRP for Knee Osteoarthritis
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is prepared from a small sample of your own blood and injected into the knee. It may help improve pain and function in selected patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Is It Suitable for Me?
Suitability depends on your symptoms, arthritis severity, overall health and previous treatment.
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What Should I Expect?
Improvement varies between patients and may develop gradually. Rehabilitation and follow-up remain part of the treatment plan.
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What Are the Limitations?
PRP does not guarantee relief or avoidance of knee replacement. It should not be presented as a proven way to regrow lost cartilage.
Is It Suitable for Me?
What Should I Expect?
What Are the Limitations?
Temporary pain or swelling can occur after injection. Your consultation will cover the potential benefits, risks and alternatives.
Cooled GNRFA for Knee Arthritis Pain
Cooled Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation (Cooled GNRFA) targets selected sensory nerves around the knee to reduce pain signals. It may be considered for selected patients with persistent osteoarthritis-related knee pain.
Is It Suitable for Me?
Suitability depends on your symptoms, examination, previous treatment and overall health. A diagnostic nerve block may form part of the assessment.
What Should I Expect?
The aim is to reduce pain and make everyday movement more comfortable. The degree and duration of relief vary between patients. Exercise, rehabilitation and follow-up remain important.
What Are the Limitations?
Cooled GNRFA does not reverse arthritis, regrow cartilage or correct joint deformity. Pain can return, and the procedure does not guarantee avoidance of knee replacement.
What Are the Risks?
Temporary soreness, bruising or altered sensation can occur. Less common risks include infection, burns and nerve injury. Your consultation will cover the benefits, risks and alternatives.
When Should Knee Replacement Be Considered?
Joint preservation begins with choosing treatment appropriate to your condition. It does not mean delaying necessary surgery indefinitely.
If knee pain, stiffness and difficulty with everyday activities remain significant despite appropriate treatment, a consultation can help you assess whether knee replacement is the next step.
Dr. Kunal Dhurve will discuss your symptoms, examination, imaging, overall health and goals before recommending a treatment plan.
Let’s Discuss the Right Option for Your Knee
Bring your previous X-rays, reports and treatment details to your consultation at Arthrocare Orthopedic Center.