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Arthritis

Arthritis is a general term for the inflammation of a joint. Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of joint pain. Sometimes called degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, it’s a condition that causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. Cartilage is the rubbery tissue covering the ends of moving bones within a joint, acting as both a shock absorber and lubricant that protects your bones from damage and provides a smooth, pain-free movement. As osteoarthritis wears down this tissue, the bones begin to make painful bone-on-bone contact.

Ortho Express Walk-in Clinic

Ortho Express provides same-day orthopedic and sports injury care to people of all ages. Our orthopedic specialists can diagnose, treat and provide care coordination for joint pain, suspected sprains, strains or broken bones.

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Find ortho care in Allen County

To schedule an appointment in Allen County, call the Ortho NorthEast office at 260-484-8551 or click below to request an appointment.

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See all PPG – Orthopedics and Ortho NorthEast locations in the region.

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