Information and opinions on Osteoarthritis from Catrina at MyOsteoarthritisCentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/4669 http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/4669/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/4669 http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/4669/14677/experts Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:36:00 -0400 Catrina What exactly does a rheumatologist do for persons suffering from OA?  I see a Pain Management specialist who is part of an Orthopaedic group so I feel I am getting the best possible care.  Just wondering.... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/4669/14677/experts http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/4669/13409/kneecap Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:09:00 -0400 Catrina Hi ~ Does anyone else have cholandramalchia (sp?) - arthritis of the kneecap? I have Grade IV and I understand there are no treatments for it. My doctor says that an arthroscopic cleaning of debris would be of no use. I have been getting Suparz injections every six months which seem to help a bit and sometimes I get an anesthetic injection directly into my knees. I have constant burning in the knees and use Lidoderm patches and take Lyrica... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/c/4669/13409/kneecap