What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a broad term used to describe a range of conditions that cause painful joint inflammation and degradation. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which develops as the cartilage inside the joints breaks down and the connecting bones start to grind against each other. This condition can affect joints all over the body, including the knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, feet, ankles, and even the spine.
Symptoms of osteoarthritis can vary widely from person to person. Some people experience mild but manageable discomfort, while others may notice more significant pain and mobility challenges that limit their daily function. Treatment for osteoarthritis at the Center for Regenerative Sports & Spine Care focuses on improving joint movement, reducing discomfort, and supporting the surrounding structures to help patients get back into their lives. Using a combination of physical therapy and targeted approaches such as orthobiologic injections or shockwave therapy, Dr. Mairin Jerome and our team strive to help rebuild the joint environment and promote lasting recovery.
If you're experiencing joint pain as a result of age, injury, or repetitive stress, we invite you to schedule an exam at our orthopedic practice in Atlanta, GA to learn if you're living with osteoarthritis and what can be done about it.
How Do You Treat Osteoarthritis?
We'll start with a discussion of your symptoms and x-rays of the affected joints to assess their condition. Dr. Jerome will look for signs such as narrowing between the joint bones, instability, and bone spurs that might develop where your body has tried to repair damaged tissues.
Treatment for osteoarthritis at the Center for Regenerative Sports & Spine Care typically involves a combination of physical and regenerative therapies, including orthobiologic injections (like platelet-rich plasma, microfragmented adipose tissue, or bone marrow aspirate concentrate) and focused shockwave therapy. The treatment Dr. Jerome recommends will depend on the location and severity of your symptoms, as well as their underlying cause. With regular care, many patients are able to reduce day-to-day discomfort and regain a sense of control in their routines.
What Are the Benefits of Treatment for Osteoarthritis?
Early symptoms of osteoarthritis can be subtle, but over time, they can significantly interfere with your routine and quality of life. Our osteoarthritis treatments at the Center for Regenerative Sports & Spine Care are designed to help patients in the Atlanta, GA area reclaim their sense of comfort, offering benefits that include:
- Reducing joint pain that interferes with daily movement
- Improving flexibility and range of motion in the hands, wrists, shoulders, knees, and other affected joints
- Making activities like walking, standing, or reaching feel more manageable
- Decreasing stiffness, especially after periods of rest
- Supporting better joint stability
- Slowing the progression of joint degeneration when possible
- Reducing inflammation within the joint
- Helping surrounding muscles function more efficiently
- Delaying or avoiding the need for more invasive procedures such as surgery
Center for Regenerative Sports & Spine Care Reviews
Dr Jerome is incredibly thorough and knowledgeable! She took time to speak with me about all treatment options and how to eliminate my pain. She not only got me moving again, she got my life back! I highly, unequivocally recommend Dr Jerome!
I met with Dr. Jerome after experiencing difficulties with stiffness in my back and legs which was creating difficulty walking. Prior to meeting with Dr. Jerome I met with several doctors including a Neurologist who diagnosed me with spinal stenosis and suggested trying some PT but was told there wasn't anything that could be done and this will be your new normal. I had a friend recommend seeing Dr. Jerome for a second opinion after the success he saw with his daughters and wife who had their own issues and their success. Dr. Jerome met with me and spent well over an hour evaluating my X-Rays and MRI's and determined the root cause and said that there wasn't any reason for my issues to be my new normal! She conducted 2 surgeries using my own blood platelets which improved my mobility and my life drastically! During that same evolution she identified an issue with my hip which had deteriorated and was developing bone spurs (no other doctor caught or identified that issue) she said that the damaged hip was beyond anything she could do to repair and suggested seeing a surgeon for a 2nd opinion. She was right and I recently had my hip replaced! In closing I have to say that in my 58 years of life I have never met with a doctor who spent as much time and focus with me in order to try and improve my circumstances and my life. Dr. Jerome in my opinion is the best doctor I have ever interacted with! I would highly recommend her to any friend, family member, or anyone for that matter! Any patient with the good fortune of having Dr. Jerome in their corner will be blessed with someone who truly cares for them and is the best at what she does! Forever grateful! Rob Edgeton West Des Moines, IA.
On Feb 20, 2023, I had my first appointment with Dr Mairin Jerome at Regenexx in Des Moines IA and on March 27, 2023. I was impressed by her inquiries into my health, she examined my knee, finding the pain areas with her hands and used a ultra sound to get a better idea of my knee. (It was so very different then my Ortho physician who took x-rays and stood across the room and told me I needed two complete knee replacements and when did I want to schedule it, I felt like I’d been hit by a 2 x 4). I had platelets a prolotherapy injection; into my R knee and lower back. I was amazed after two days I had low to no pain, I only used only two pain pills. I was told what every step of the procedure was and asked if I understood, Dr Jerome called that evening to check on how I was doing, I felt supported and she knew what was going on with my PT on my follow up visit. Dr Jerome went above and beyond what she needed to do to make me comfortable. On Sept 20, 2023 I had a stem cell procedure done on my L knee and it went as easily as the first procedure. There were extra stem cells so she put them into my L hip, sweet! Again, I feel Dr Jerome took that extra measure of patient care. I am sensitive to medications and usually take half of what is prescribed, she ‘listens’ and prescribed my pain meds in a smaller dose so that I didn’t have to deal with breaking pills up. For me it’s the little gestures that make a doctor great. Dr Jerome is an excellent doctor, I and many others in Des Moines, will miss her as she goes back east to practice. Kathleen McLean (age 73)
Dr. Jerome got to the root of my issues was able to treat my spine comprehensibly. Enjoyed her humor and patience with my veins! Very sad to see her leave Des Moines!
Dr. Jerome is very professional, attentive and caring. She takes the time to listen not only with her ears but her eyes and heart as well. She noted symptoms I didn't realize I had. She provided personal follow-ups, not just relying on her staff, and supplied emotional support when I felt my issues were crashing down around me. There are not enough words to properly thank you, Dr. Jerome, for all you have done for my knees, back, neck and hands.
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Osteoarthritis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're one of them, you don't have to struggle with daily pain. At the Center for Regenerative Sports & Spine Care, we use evidence-backed treatments and a medically grounded approach to help patients living with joint pain and inflammation. Reach out to our orthopedic practice in Atlanta, GA to schedule a consultation with Dr. Jerome and learn how we can help you live more comfortably.