See a Knee Osteoarthritis Doctor in Los Angeles


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.

About Knee Osteoarthritis
Minor (Stage 1)
Mild (Stage 2)
Moderate (Stage 3)
Severe (Stage 4)
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.
- 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.
Knee Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
Physical Exam
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.
Reduce Stress & Strain
Pain Medications
Physical Therapy
Weight Loss
Knee Brace
Knee Injections
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.
Knee Surgery
Surgical knee osteoarthritis treatments include cartilage replacement, knee bone reshaping (osteotomy), partial knee replacement, and total knee replacement.
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