
Knee Osteoarthritis: Non-Surgical Treatments That Actually Work
A diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis can feel like a countdown to knee replacement. It is not. For many people, especially
Advanced sports medicine and regenerative treatments in Las Vegas with Jessica Zarndt, DO, to help you heal faster, move better, and stay active.
You’ve been to urgent care, your primary doctor, maybe even tried experimental treatments like stem cells or peptides that promised the world and didn’t deliver. The pain is still there, it’s getting worse, and you’ve had to skip the long run, sit out the game, or pull back from the sport you love.
There is a better path. With the right diagnosis, evidence-based non-surgical treatments like PRP, hyaluronic acid injections, and ultrasound-guided procedures can relieve joint and tendon pain at the source, so you can get back to training, competing, and living without sitting on the sidelines or going under the knife.
Does this sound like you?
As Head Team Physician for the Las Vegas Aces and Raiders, and a former team doctor for the LA Dodgers, UCLA, and the University of Texas, Dr. Zarndt brings elite-level sports medicine to every patient who walks in, whether you’re a pro athlete, a weekend warrior, or a kid playing youth soccer.
As the only non-surgeon in her group, Dr. Zarndt’s entire practice is built around maximizing non-operative options before surgery is ever on the table. For most joint and tendon injuries, that’s all it takes.
On-site X-ray and ultrasound mean you can be examined, imaged, and given a real diagnosis in a single appointment. No waiting weeks for results or chasing down imaging from another office.
Every injection and procedure is guided by real-time imaging for pinpoint accuracy. Treatment is delivered exactly where it’s needed, which means better outcomes and far less guesswork than traditional blind injections.
Dr. Zarndt’s academic background, including teaching at UCLA and the University of Texas, shapes a clinical standard rooted in research. You’ll only be offered treatments with real evidence behind them, never costly experiments dressed up as cures.
Imaging is reviewed together. Options are explained in plain language. Decisions are made with your goals in mind. Most patients say it’s the first time they’ve felt truly heard, and the first time they’ve left with a clear path forward.
Reviews from real patients.
The same process that’s trusted by professional athletes is the one that takes care of you. Whether you’re a kid with a fresh injury, a runner training for your first marathon, or somewhere in between, Dr. Zarndt’s approach is built to get you a real answer, a clear plan, and a path back to what you love.
The same thorough workup the pros get. A full picture of your injury history, activity, and goals, so care is built around you.
On-site X-ray and ultrasound for same-day answers, with your imaging reviewed together so you understand exactly what's happening.
A personalized non-surgical plan designed to relieve pain at the source and get you back in the game.

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