Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions about joint pain treatments, insurance coverage, and what to expect from different procedures. Our FAQ hubs provide clear, evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions.
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Common questions about joint pain treatments and procedures
Gel Injection FAQs: Hyaluronic Acid Treatment Questions Answered
Get expert answers to common questions about gel injections (viscosupplementation) for knee arthritis. Learn about Synvisc, Euflexxa, and other HA brands, Medicare coverage, pain levels, and results.
Cortisone Injection FAQs: Steroid Shots for Joint Pain Questions
Get answers to common questions about cortisone injections for joint pain. Learn about how often you can get steroid shots, side effects, how long they last, and how they compare to gel injections.
Physical Therapy FAQs: PT for Joint Pain Questions Answered
Get answers to common questions about physical therapy for joint pain and arthritis. Learn how long PT takes, what to expect, insurance coverage, home exercises, and how physical therapy helps knee and hip pain.
PRP Injection Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for joint pain. Learn how PRP works, its effectiveness, costs, insurance coverage, and what to expect.
Insurance FAQs
Coverage, authorization, and cost-related questions
Medicare Coverage FAQs: Joint Pain Treatment Insurance Questions
Get answers to common Medicare questions about joint pain treatment coverage. Learn about Part B benefits, prior authorization, covered treatments, appeals, and out-of-pocket costs for arthritis care.
Insurance Prior Authorization FAQs
Common questions about prior authorization for joint pain treatments. Learn what prior auth is, how long it takes, what documentation is needed, and how to appeal denials.
Condition FAQs
Questions about specific joint conditions and their management
Hip Arthritis FAQs: Treatment Questions Answered
Expert answers to common questions about hip arthritis, hip osteoarthritis treatments, gel injections for hip pain, and when to consider hip replacement.
Shoulder Arthritis FAQs: Treatment Questions Answered
Expert answers to common questions about shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff issues, gel injections for shoulder pain, and treatment options beyond surgery.
Ankle Arthritis FAQs: Treatment Questions Answered
Frequently asked questions about ankle osteoarthritis treatment options including injections, bracing, and surgical choices like fusion vs replacement.
Joint Pain Diagnosis FAQs
Questions about diagnosing joint pain conditions. Learn what tests are needed, when to see a specialist, what imaging reveals, and how doctors determine the cause of your joint pain.
Procedure FAQs
What to expect before, during, and after treatments
Joint Injection Safety FAQs
Common questions about the safety of joint injections. Learn about infection risks, side effects, sterile procedures, who should avoid injections, and what to expect during and after treatment.
Knee Replacement FAQs: Surgery Questions and Answers
Get answers to common questions about total knee replacement surgery. Learn when surgery is necessary, what alternatives exist, recovery time, risks, and what to expect before and after knee replacement.
Cost FAQs
Pricing, payment options, and financial assistance
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