Orthopedic Care — Dallas & Frisco

Arthritis Management

Personalized treatment plans to reduce pain, improve joint function, and support mobility.

Take Control of Your Joint Health

Living with arthritis can make everyday tasks feel harder than they should be. Whether it’s stiffness in the morning, pain during activity, or swelling that keeps coming back, arthritis can slowly chip away at your comfort and mobility. Our goal is to help you take that control back.

We offer comprehensive, personalized arthritis care designed to reduce pain, protect your joints, and help you stay active at every stage of life.

Understanding Arthritis

Arthritis isn’t just one condition—it’s a group of disorders that cause joint inflammation, stiffness, and pain. The most common types we treat include:

🦴Osteoarthritis (wear‑and‑tear arthritis)
🦴Rheumatoid arthritis
🦴Post‑traumatic arthritis
🦴Inflammatory arthritis 
 

No matter the type, early and consistent management can make a meaningful difference in how your joints feel and function.

Our Approach to Arthritis Care

We believe in treating arthritis with a thoughtful, step‑by‑step plan that focuses on relieving symptoms while protecting long‑term joint health.

Lifestyle & Activity Guidance

Small changes can have a big impact. We help you understand which activities support joint health, how to modify movements to reduce pain, and ways to stay active safely and consistently.

Physical Therapy & Strengthening

Targeted exercises can improve mobility, reduce stiffness, and support the muscles that protect your joints.

Medications

When appropriate, medications can help reduce inflammation and manage pain so you can stay active and comfortable.

Bracing & Support Devices

Custom braces or supports can help stabilize joints, reduce strain, and make daily activities easier.

Injections for Pain Relief

For patients who need more targeted relief, we offer treatments that can reduce inflammation, improve mobility, and delay the need for surgery.

Corticosteroid Injections

Targeted anti-inflammatory injections delivered directly to the affected joint for fast, focused relief.

Hyaluronic Acid

Viscosupplementation to lubricate and cushion the joint, improving comfort and range of motion.

PRP Therapy

Platelet‑rich plasma therapy that uses your body’s own growth factors to support healing and reduce inflammation.

When Surgery Becomes an Option

Dr. Appleton is accepting new patients at both our Dallas and Frisco locations. Same-day and next-day appointments are available for urgent cases. Most major insurance plans accepted.

Take the First Step to a Pain-Free Life

Dr. Appleton is accepting new patients at both our Dallas and Frisco locations. Same-day and next-day appointments are available for urgent cases. Most major insurance plans accepted.