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condition, treatment
Physiatry (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Many people don’t realize that most musculoskeletal injuries can get better without surgery, so the best doctor to see may be one who specializes in nonsurgical care. One medical specialty that fits this description is physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), or physiatry.
condition, procedure
Cartilage Injury and Repair
Damage to articular cartilage at the ends of bones in joints like the knee, elbow, ankle, and hip.
condition, procedure
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in the neck becomes irritated, resulting in pain, numbness and/or weakness in the shoulders and arms.
condition, procedure
Rotator Cuff Injury and Repair
Rotator cuff injuries include inflammation, tendinosis, partial and full-thickness tears, rotator cuff arthropathy and shoulder impingement.
condition, procedure
Meniscus Tears, Repair, and Transplantation
A tear resulting from acute injury to or degeneration of meniscus.
procedure
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
Sacroiliac joint fusion is a minimally invasive procedure, done under image guidance, to place titanium implants across the sacroiliac joint for stability.
condition
Lupus Symptoms and Treatment
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the joints and blood vessels, along with skin and neurological symptoms.
procedure
Artificial Disk Replacement Surgery
Artificial disk replacement can treat degenerative disk disease in the cervical spine, including the neck, and for the lumbar spine and lower back.
condition
Osteoarthritis
Many people develop osteoarthritis as they age. Fortunately, there is wide variety of treatment options that can allow you to continue to pursue the physical activities you enjoy.
condition, procedure
Curvature of the Spine (Scoliosis)
If your doctor diagnoses you or your child with scoliosis, it means he is seeing a side-to-side curve in the spine.