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Om Patel, M.D.

Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Om Patel is a Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hips & knees. He has office locations in Frisco, TX and Coppell, TX. Dr. Patel believes in a personalized approach to medicine and values non-operative treatment options. However, once surgery does become necessary, he employes the latest in robotic technology to improve outcomes and recovery after Joint Replacement.
Om Patel, M.D.
  • Frisco, TX
  • Accepting new patients

What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in the knees?

Hi, Early stages of rheumatoid arthritis can potentially be treated by your rheumatologist with special medications. However, once you develop more severe rheumatoid arthritis READ MORE
Hi, Early stages of rheumatoid arthritis can potentially be treated by your rheumatologist with special medications. However, once you develop more severe rheumatoid arthritis in your joints then you treat it the same was as regular "wear and tear" osteoarthritis. That could be with anti-inflammatory medications, injections, therapy and sometimes surgery.