Our Services
We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and autoimmune diseases, including:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Bursitis, Tendonitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Gout and Other Crystal-Related Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Vasculitis
- Other Various Auto-Immune Disorders
Infusion Suite
We have a state-of-the-art infusion facility, located at our Stone Oak office, staffed by experienced Registered Nurses and medical assistants.
We provide a comfortable setting in our Infusion Suite to administer medications for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis including Remicade, Rituxan, Orencia, and Actemra. We also administer intravenous medications for the treatments for Osteoporosis.
Laboratory
We have a high complexity lab with a skilled phlebotomist at our Stone Oak location which provides our patients with the convenience of quick lab results.
Musculosketal Ultrasound
Guidance with ultrasound has been shown to improve the accuracy and success of joint and soft tissue injections, while reducing discomfort from the injection itself. All of our providers are skilled in ultrasound guided procedures.
Ultrasound allows us to more safely perform procedures such as drainage of Baker’s cysts (swelling behind the knees), sacroiliac joint injection and therapeutic injections for carpal tunnel syndrome (see sample images below).
BAKER'S CYST
MEDIAN NERVE IN THE CARPAL TUNNEL
Ultrasound also results in more accurate delivery of medications such as corticosteroids and viscosupplements, also known as “gel injections” for osteoarthritis of the knees (Synvisc, Euflexxa, and Orthovisc for example).
The usefulness of ultrasound as a tool to help diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis is becoming more widely appreciated. Our doctors make use of this at the bedside as an extension of the physical exam to detect joint swelling (synovitis) that might otherwise be hard to feel. It may also be used to detect early joint damage, even before any X-ray changes are seen. This helps guide treatment choices and monitor a patient’s response to medications.
Learn more about musculoskeletal ultrasound here: http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=musculous .
Interferential Electrical Stimulation
- Safe and effective, non-invasive treatment for myofascial and musculoskeletal pain
- Minimal potential for side effects
- Extremely high patient compliance, outcome and satisfaction
