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Knee arthritis.
A clearer next step.
When stairs, walks, or getting out of a chair become a daily negotiation, your knee deserves a thoughtful evaluation. Explore non-surgical knee osteoarthritis care at NeuroSpinal Institute of Broward.
On Weston Road · Serving Weston, Sunrise and Broward County
Your knee.
Your everyday movement.
Walking, taking stairs, and standing up help tell the story of how knee pain affects you. Tell us where it hurts, when it happens, and what you want to get back to doing.
The team reviews your symptoms, examination, and available imaging to discuss next steps.
Request a knee evaluation ↗More than a phrase
on an X-ray.
Knee osteoarthritis involves gradual changes in the joint, including loss of the cartilage that cushions the bone surfaces. It can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving.
An X-ray may show narrowing of the joint space or bone spurs. Those findings belong alongside your symptoms, examination, and goals when discussing care.
How knee arthritis
can feel.
Tell us when symptoms appear, what makes them worse, and how they affect your day. Similar symptoms can have other causes.
Pain with activity
Walking, stairs, or prolonged activity may become uncomfortable.
A slower start
Your knee may feel stiff after sitting, resting, or waking up.
Changes you notice
Swelling, reduced motion, grinding, or a feeling of buckling can accompany arthritis.
Your story.
Your examination.
Your plan.
Bring your questions, previous treatment history, and any available imaging. You do not need an MRI to contact NSI.
- Talk: Where does it hurt? Which activities have changed? What have you already tried?
- Examine: Assess movement, tenderness, swelling, and stability.
- Review: X-rays can help evaluate arthritis. MRI or other testing may be considered when needed.
- Decide together: Discuss the proposed next step, expected benefits, limitations, costs, and follow-up.
Options built around
your needs.
Care aims to improve symptoms and function. The right combination depends on your health, prior care, and the impact on your life.
Movement & rehabilitation
An individualized exercise program may support strength, flexibility, and day-to-day function. Ask which activities fit your current ability.
Load & joint support
Activity adjustments, weight management when appropriate, or a prescribed brace may help reduce stress on the joint.
Symptom management
Medication or injection options may be discussed after reviewing your medical history, potential side effects, and alternatives.
Make the treatment conversation specific.
If you are interested in PRP or BMAC, ask the team to explain why it is being considered for you, what evidence supports the recommendation, and how success will be measured. Discuss risks, alternatives, recovery, and total costs before deciding.
Explore NSI treatment options ↗If symptoms remain limiting despite appropriate care, a surgical consultation may belong in the plan.
Want to meet the clinicians behind your care? Meet the NSI team ↗
Bring the bigger picture.
Have X-rays or an MRI? Bring the images and written reports, along with your medication list and details of previous therapy, injections, or surgery.
View the first-visit guide ↗Before your evaluation.
Does knee osteoarthritis always require surgery?
No. Non-surgical care is generally considered first. Surgery may be appropriate when symptoms and limitations persist despite other treatment.
What does “bone-on-bone” mean?
It describes advanced loss of joint space associated with cartilage loss. Bring the imaging behind that description so it can be discussed alongside how you feel and function. Explore our bone-on-bone knee guide ↗
Do I need a new MRI before scheduling?
No. Contact the team first. Bring existing records; your clinician can determine whether additional imaging is useful.
What should I ask about PRP or BMAC?
Ask about your candidacy, the evidence relevant to your condition, risks, alternatives, recovery, costs, and how outcomes will be assessed.
Will insurance cover the evaluation or treatment?
Coverage depends on your plan and the proposed service. Ask for a clear explanation of benefits and expected out-of-pocket costs before proceeding.
Patient education sources: AAOS: Arthritis of the Knee · NIAMS: Osteoarthritis care. Educational information does not replace an individual evaluation.
Questions about PRP?
Learn about the procedure, evidence and questions to ask during an evaluation of your condition.
Explore platelet-rich plasma (PRP) ↗Understand BMAC
Learn about the procedure, its limitations and questions to bring to an evaluation.
Explore BMAC ↗Request a Knee Osteoarthritis Evaluation
Tell us how to reach you and whether you are seeking knee or spine care. Our team will follow up about your appointment request.
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