At Dr. Ashutosh Ushir’s Bone and Joint Clinic, located on Gangapur Road, Nashik, we specialize in…

At Dr. Ashutosh Ushir’s Bone and Joint Clinic, located on Gangapur Road, Nashik, we specialize in managing post-viral joint conditions with expert orthopaedic care and a personalized approach.

🔬 What is Chikungunya Arthritis? Chikungunya arthritis is a post-viral inflammatory joint condition. Unlike regular joint pain during fever, this form of arthritis can resemble rheumatoid arthritis — causing pain, stiffness, and swelling in multiple joints such as the ankles, knees, wrists, and fingers.

⚠️ Common Symptoms Persistent joint pain and stiffness (especially mornings)

Swelling in small and large joints

Fatigue and reduced mobility

Pain flare-ups weeks or months after the infection

These symptoms often confuse patients and may be wrongly attributed to aging or unrelated arthritis.

👨‍⚕️ Diagnosis at The Bone and Joint Clinic As a Orthopedic Surgeon in Nashik, Dr. Ashutosh Ushir follows a structured approach:

• Medical history of recent Chikungunya fever
• Blood tests for inflammation and autoimmunity (ESR, CRP, RA factor)
• Joint X-rays or ultrasound as needed
• Expert evaluation at our clinic in Gangapur Road, Nashik

🩺 Treatment Options There’s no direct cure for the virus itself, but joint symptoms are comple...