Arthritis in Multan
Structured, staged treatment for arthritis and long-standing joint pain in Multan, starting with the least invasive option that will actually work for your stage of disease.
Arthritis: what it involves
Arthritis is not one disease. Osteoarthritis wears the cartilage away with age and load; rheumatoid and other inflammatory arthritis attack the joint lining; gout deposits crystals inside it; and arthritis after an old fracture behaves differently again. The treatment that helps depends entirely on which one you have and how far it has gone, which is why the first step is establishing the diagnosis rather than reaching for a prescription.
Assessment usually includes examination of the affected joints, weight-bearing X-rays where relevant, and blood tests for inflammatory markers, uric acid, vitamin D and, where indicated, rheumatoid factor. Knees, hips, hands, shoulders and the spine are the joints most commonly involved.
Treatment then moves in stages: weight management and activity modification, a graded physiotherapy and strengthening programme, analgesics and anti-inflammatory medication used safely, intra-articular injections where they are appropriate, and joint-preserving surgery such as osteotomy in younger patients. Joint replacement is reserved for joints that have genuinely run out of cartilage.
This page gives general information about arthritis and is not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. What is right for you depends on your own examination, imaging and medical history. Please discuss your case at a consultation.
Consultation details
- Consultation
- Rs. 2,500
- Timings
- Mon to Sat, 4 to 9 PM
- Clinic
- Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheedabad, Multan
Treated by Dr. Rizwan Ghafoor, BSc, MBBS, MRCPS(Glasg), FCPS (Tr & Orth), FACS(USA).
- Member: AAOS, USA
- Member: Pakistan Orthopaedic Association
- Member: College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
- Fellow: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
- Fellow: American College of Surgeons, USA
What this treatment addresses
- Osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, hand and shoulder
- Rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory joint disease
- Gout and crystal arthropathy
- Post-traumatic arthritis following an old injury
- Frozen shoulder and rotator cuff related pain
- Cervical and lumbar spondylosis
- Osteoporosis and fragility of the bones
- Knee pain with bow legs or knock knees
What to expect
- 01Diagnosis firstExamination, weight-bearing X-rays and blood tests to establish which type of arthritis you actually have.
- 02Load and lifestyleWeight reduction, activity modification, footwear and workplace advice. These are the changes that slow the disease itself.
- 03Medication and injectionsAnti-inflammatory treatment used safely alongside your other conditions, with intra-articular injection where indicated.
- 04Surgery only when earnedJoint-preserving osteotomy in younger patients, and replacement when the cartilage is truly gone.
Recovery
Arthritis is managed rather than cured, and most patients feel meaningfully better within six to twelve weeks of starting a proper strengthening and weight-control programme. Review appointments track whether the plan is working, so treatment is escalated on evidence rather than on guesswork.
Arthritis: common questions
- Can arthritis be cured without surgery?
- Arthritis cannot be reversed, but for the majority of patients it can be controlled well without an operation. Weight reduction, targeted strengthening, safe use of anti-inflammatory medication and, in selected cases, injections give lasting relief in early and moderate disease.
- Are knee injections safe, and how long do they last?
- Given properly and in the right patient, intra-articular injections are safe. A steroid injection typically settles inflammatory pain for weeks to a few months; other injectables are used in earlier disease. They are a tool for buying comfort and time, not a substitute for strengthening.
- When does arthritis need a joint replacement?
- When the X-ray shows bone rubbing on bone, pain wakes you at night or stops you walking short distances, and non-surgical treatment has genuinely been tried and failed. Replacement is judged on how badly life is affected, not on the X-ray alone.
- Does climbing stairs or sitting cross-legged make arthritis worse?
- Deep knee bending, squatting, stairs and sitting cross-legged load the knee several times more than level walking, so they aggravate symptoms in an arthritic joint. Modifying these positions, along with quadriceps strengthening, often reduces pain considerably.
Areas of expertise
- Complex trauma
- Complicated fractures
- Spinal disorders & injuries
- Sports injuries
- Joint disorders & replacements
- Hand surgeries
- Muscular problems
- Pediatric orthopaedics
Inside the clinic
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before your first visit with Dr. Rizwan Ghafoor.
Book online or call us at 0321 7327777 for booking an appointment. Consultations run Monday to Saturday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheedabad, Multan.
BSc, MBBS, MRCPS(Glasg), FCPS (Tr & Orth), FACS(USA). He is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (USA), a Member of the Pakistan Orthopaedic Association, a Member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, a Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (USA).
Complex trauma, complicated fractures, spinal disorders and injuries, sports injuries, joint disorders and replacements, hand surgeries, muscular problems, and pediatric orthopaedics.
Rs. 2,500 for consultation.
Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheed Abad, Multan.
Monday to Saturday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Patients look for training, results and honest advice. Dr. Rizwan Ghafoor is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon trained in Pakistan, the UK and the USA, holding FCPS (Tr & Orth), MRCPS (Glasgow) and FACS (USA), and is rated 4.9/5 across more than 140 verified patient reviews. He treats bone, joint, muscle and spine conditions at Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheedabad, Multan.
Yes. The clinic is at Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheedabad, Multan, which is within reach of most of South Punjab. If you are travelling any distance, call 0321 7327777 first to confirm your slot before you set out.
Yes. Bring your X-rays, MRI films, operation notes and discharge summary to the consultation so they can be reviewed alongside a fresh examination.
Yes. Paediatric orthopaedics is one of the eight areas of expertise, covering children's fractures, limb deformities such as bow legs and knock knees, and congenital conditions.
Visit Dr. Rizwan Ghafoor’s clinic
Book an in-person consultation online, or by phone on 0321 7327777.
- Clinic
- Fatima Medical Centre, Rasheedabad, Multan
- Timings
- Monday to Saturday, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Consultation fee
- Rs. 2,500