Surgeon-led, joint-preservation care for active adults with knee osteoarthritis — and honest guidance on whether surgery is actually the right answer for you.
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons active adults slow down — and one of the most common places patients are given only two options: "live with it" or "wait until you need a replacement." At Chronos, there is a third path for the years in between: a structured, surgeon-led plan to preserve the joint, manage symptoms, and keep you doing what you care about, while being honest about when surgery genuinely is the better answer.
The knee-arthritis patients we evaluate usually describe some version of this:
Every plan starts with an Initial Consultation — a focused clinical evaluation with Dr. Rahman, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. We review your imaging, examine the knee, assess your mechanics and activity demands, and look at the modifiable factors that drive cartilage and joint health: loading patterns, strength, body composition, and metabolic health. The output is a clear picture of what your knee can support and what it will take to keep you moving.
Care is delivered through the Joint Longevity Program — a structured arc rather than a one-off injection. Depending on your evaluation, a plan may include:
Most "regenerative" knee clinics cannot read your MRI or tell you when an injection is the wrong answer. Chronos is surgeon-led, so the same physician who understands the surgery also owns the decision about how to avoid or time it.
Often, yes — particularly in early to moderate osteoarthritis. A structured program of loading, modalities, metabolic optimization, and (when appropriate) injection-based options can meaningfully help symptoms and function. Surgery is reserved for cases where a mechanical problem needs a mechanical solution.
Platelet-rich plasma is one option that may be appropriate for select patients. The evidence is mixed and evolving; whether it is reasonable for you is an individualized decision made after evaluation, and it is not a guarantee of any outcome.
No. Chronos is a cash-pay practice in West Los Angeles and no referral is required.
An Initial Consultation is a focused evaluation with a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. You leave with a clear plan.
Book Initial Consultation — $250Educational information only, not medical advice, and not a guarantee of any outcome. Specific clinical decisions are made in consultation with Dr. Rahman after an individual evaluation. Some approaches discussed are investigational and not FDA-approved for these uses.