Locations:         Downey        Montclair        Apple Valley

See a Knee Osteoarthritis Doctor in Los Angeles

Schedule Your Visit
Male patient riding bike after seeing a Knee Osteoarthritis Doctor in Los Angeles
Painful Knee Osteoarthritis Specialist Dr. Michael Lalezarian

At ProVascularMD, we provide cutting edge care for painful knee osteoarthritis. Browse our educational resources to learn more about conditions, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

When you’re ready to see a knee osteoarthritis doctor in Los Angeles, we’re here to help. Dr. Michael Lalezarian is double-board certified Vascular and Interventional Radiologist at ProVascularMD that specializes in minimally invasive, non-surgical procedures for painful knee osteoarthritis. Dr. L values spending quality physician time with his patients to address their needs and concerns, and assisting them on their journey to better health.

More About Dr. L
ProVascularMD Review Score for Diabetic Neuropathy care
“I want to start by thanking Dr Lalezarian for everything. He has changed my life and my legs are no longer in pain. I have no words to thank you and thank you to the girls for being so kind and helpful.” Juan O, December 2023
ProVascularMD credentials with UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
ProVascularMD credentials with American Medical Association
ProVascularMD credentials with American Board of Radiology
ProVascularMD credentials with Society of Interventional Radiology
ProVascularMD credentials with Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

About Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is a condition caused by the degeneration of the joint cartilage and bones of the knee, causing pain, stiffness, and immobility. Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability and chronic pain in the United States, with the knee being the most commonly affected joint.

Minor knee osteoarthritis stage 1 icon

Minor (Stage 1)

Pain is minimal or unnoticeable. Some ‘wear and tear’ in the cartilage in your knee joint.  

Mild knee osteoarthritis stage 2 icon

Mild (Stage 2)

Some stiffness and pain in the knee joint, but there’s still enough cartilage to keep the bones from grinding together when moving.

Moderate knee osteoarthritis stage 3 icon

Moderate (Stage 3)

Cartilage has significantly reduced. More pain, especially during strenuous activity. More stiffness and difficulty moving.

Severe knee osteoarthritis stage 4 icon

Severe (Stage 4)

Cartilage in the knee is almost gone, leaving the bones to grind against each other when moving. Knee is stiff, painful, and difficult to move.

Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms

Knee osteoarthritis is generally considered to be simple “wear and tear” condition that worsens with age and is accelerated by stress and strain on the knee. However, osteoarthritis is now understood to be a more complex disease process that involves low-grade inflammation in the cartilage, bone, and joint lining (synovium). This inflammation also contributes to the pain and stiffness that many knee osteoarthritis patients experience. The most common knee osteoarthritis symptoms are below.

Female with knee pain caused by knee osteoarthritis
  • Knee Pain: osteoarthritic knee pain can occur when you put pressure on your knee, when you move it, or even when you’re sitting still.
  • Stiffness: your knee may feel stiff, especially when you first get up after sitting or lying down for a long time.
  • Swelling: osteoarthritis can cause chronic knee swelling and puffiness.
  • Crackling or Grinding Noise: you might hear crackling or grinding when you move your knee, caused by your bones rubbing together.
  • Wobbly Knee: your knee may feel wobbly or unstable. Instability can worsen as you start to use your knees less.
  • Knee Locking Up: your knee may feel like it’s stuck when trying to move it.
  • Bone Spurs: bony lumps can grow on your bones due to friction caused by the loss of cartilage.
  • Baker’s Cyst: a joint fluid cyst can form at the back of your knee joint.
  • Mood Disorders: anxiety and depression are more common in individuals with knee osteoarthritis, primarily due to mobility challenges and chronic pain.
More About Symptoms

Knee Osteoarthritis Diagnosis

Knee Osteoarthritis Physical Exam icon

Physical Exam

Diagnosing knee osteoarthritis begins with a physical exam. Your physician will ask you about your symptoms and check your knee for abnormalities.

Knee osteoarthritis diagnosis imaging icon

Imaging

If your physical exam is consistent with knee osteoarthritis, an imaging study (usually an X-ray) will be ordered to confirm the knee osteoarthritis diagnosis. An MRI or CT may also be needed.

Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

Knee osteoarthritis treatments span lifestyle changes, physical therapies, medications, minimally invasive procedures, and knee surgery.

Knee osteoarthritis stress and strain icon

Reduce Stress & Strain

Knee osteoarthritis pain medications icon

Pain Medications

Knee osteoarthritis physical therapy icon

Physical Therapy

Knee osteoarthritis weight loss icon

Weight Loss

Knee osteoarthritis knee brace icon

Knee Brace

Knee osteoarthritis injections icon

Knee Injections

Knee osteoarthritis genicular artery embolization icon

Genicular Artery Embolization

Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that provides relief from knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. It works by reducing blood flow to the inflamed lining of the knee, called the synovium, which helps to decrease inflammation and pain. Genicular artery embolization offers a novel knee osteoarthritis treatment option that can address pain without the need for surgery, while providing a more durable therapy than pain medications and injections.

Learn More

Knee osteoarthritis surgery icon

Knee Surgery

Surgical knee osteoarthritis treatments include cartilage replacement, knee bone reshaping (osteotomy), partial knee replacement, and total knee replacement.

Schedule Your Visit

or contact us about a referral
Call ProVascularMD Vascular Treatment Center in Los Angeles, California

PHONE

Office Lookup

Call us any time
M-F, 8am-5pm

Message ProVascularMD Vascular Treatment Center in Los Angeles, California
MESSAGE

Click the Chat Button

Get connected now with our
instant messaging widget.
Email ProVascularMD Vascular Treatment Center in Los Angeles, California
EMAIL
info@provascularmd.com
Email us or use the
contact form below.
You can also use this contact form
for general inquiries.

3 + 6 =

Vascular Care in Los Angeles
& San Bernardino County

Adelanto
Alhambra
Amboy
Angelus Oaks
Apple Valley
Arcadia
Azusa
Baker
Baldwin Park
Barstow
Bell Gardens
Big Bear City
Big Bear Lake
Bloomington
Blue Jay
Bryn Mawr
Burbank
Cedar Glen
Cedarpines Park
Chino
Chino Hills
Cima
Citrus
City of Industry
Claremont
Colton
Covina
Crestline
Daggett

Diamond Bar
Downey
Duarte
Eagle Rock
Earp
El Monte
Essex
Fawnskin
Fontana
Forest Falls
Fort Irwin
Glendale
Glendora
Grand Terrace
Green Valley Lake
Guasti
Hacienda Heights
Helendale
Hesperia
Highland
Highland Park
Hinkley
Irwindale
Joshua Tree
La Canada
La Crescenta
La Habra
La Mirada
La Puente

La Verne
Lake Arrowhead
Landers
Loma Linda
Lucerne Valley
Ludlow
Lytle Creek
Mentone
Monrovia
Montclair
Montebello
Monterey Park
Morongo Valley
Mountain Pass
Mt Baldy
Needles
Newberry Springs
Nipton
Norwalk
Ontario
Oro Grande
Parker Dam
Pasadena
Phelan
Pico Rivera
Pinon Hills
Pioneertown
Pomona
Rancho Cucamonga

Redlands
Rialto
Rimforest
Rosemead
Running Springs
San Bernardino
San Dimas
San Gabriel
Santa Fe Springs
Sierra Madre
Skyforest
South El Monte
South Pasadena
Sugarloaf
Temple City
Trona
Twentynine Palms
Twin Peaks
Upland
Victorville
Vidal
Walnut
West Covina
West San Dimas
Whittier
Wrightwood
Yermo
Yucaipa
Yucca Valley