Joint Preservation Specialists
In San Antonio
What is Joint Preservation?
Joint preservation refers to the use of nonsurgical or minimal surgical treatments to preserve a deteriorating joint in order to delay or avoid joint replacement surgery.
The goal of joint preservation is to preserve as much cartilage as possible, reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and restore mobility to allow you to return to daily life activities without discomfort.
Cartilage deterioration can cause debilitating joint pain in the shoulder, hip, and knee that interferes with daily life. Because every patient has a unique condition, our renowned team of sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons will customize a joint preservation strategy with you based on your individual situation to restore mobility and alleviate pain.
WHY CHOOSE SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF SAN ANTONIO?
As one of San Antonio’s most prestigious orthopedic clinics, you can count on our doctors at Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio (SMASA) to take care of any joint issues you’re experiencing.
We don’t only serve the community, we also serve the most elite professional athletic teams in San Antonio. They trust our doctors over all the others to take care of every need.
If you’re experiencing any consistent or new joint pain, schedule an appointment with any of the following doctors to make sure you get the best care you possibly can.
Meet Our Orthopedic Team
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Dr. David Schmidt
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Richard Steffen
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Ralph Curtis
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Robert "Bob" Girling
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Geoffrey Glebus
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Jeremy Rush
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
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Dr. Kyle Altman
Orthopedic Surgeon
Meet Our Sports Medicine Team
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Dr. Paul Saenz
Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician
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Dr. Timothy Palomera
Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician
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Dr. Eliot Young
Sports Medicine Primary Care Physicians
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Dr. Lindsay Stephens
Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician
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Dr. Hector Lopez
Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician
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Dr. Daniel Santa Maria
Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician
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Dr. Stephen Saenz
Sports Medicine Primary Care Physician
The causes of joint pain may include:
Arthritis
Bursitis
Muscle strain
Osteonecrosis
Injury from a fall
Tendonitis or tendon degeneration
Meniscus or labrum cartilage
Accident with bone or soft tissue trauma
Cartilage loss from trauma, or wear and tear
Inherited abnormalities in the joint
This is not a compressive list.
When consulting with our specialists, they will review your unique condition to help determine causes and treatment options to restore mobility and alleviate pain.
Treatment Options for Joint Pain
Most causes for joint pain never require surgery. Even if you have recurring or chronic joint pain, surgery is not the only treatment option available. There are several less invasive treatment options to help maintain mobility and to relieve pain.
Non-surgical options for joint preservation:
Injections
Exercises
Nutrition
Lifestyle Changes
& More
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