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Patient Education By Categories
Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Hip/Knee
Things You Can Do:
Lose Weight
• Eat smarter, smaller portions
Low impact exercise
• Cycling, swimming, water aerobics, elliptical glider, stairmaster, treadmill
Physical Medicine & Rehab
- Electrodiagnosis
- Epidural-Type Steroid Injections
- Arthrogram
What can Electrodiagnosis do?
You depend on your nerves and muscles. If something goes wrong with them, electrodiagnosis can help you get to the bottom of what is happening. It is an effective way to examine nerve and muscle behavior and evaluate weakness, numbness and tingling, and pain. It is also helpful in assessing symptoms like muscle fatigue, cramps, and abnormal sensations.
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You depend on your nerves and muscles. If something goes wrong with them, electrodiagnosis can help you get to the bottom of what is happening. It is an effective way to examine nerve and muscle behavior and evaluate weakness, numbness and tingling, and pain. It is also helpful in assessing symptoms like muscle fatigue, cramps, and abnormal sensations.
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Will it hurt?
Expect any procedure involving a needle to cause some discomfort. However, the medicines and techniques used make this injection very tolerable. Most patients report that the anticipation was worse than the injection.
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Expect any procedure involving a needle to cause some discomfort. However, the medicines and techniques used make this injection very tolerable. Most patients report that the anticipation was worse than the injection.
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What is an arthrogram?
An arthrogram is a study that involves an injection of contrast medium into an affected joint, followed by a series of images. This test allows the physician to see the anatomy and function of the joint. This is usually preformed and interpreted by a radiologist. The radiologist will prepare a diagnostic report to share with your referring physician. Your physician will consider this information in the context of your care.
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An arthrogram is a study that involves an injection of contrast medium into an affected joint, followed by a series of images. This test allows the physician to see the anatomy and function of the joint. This is usually preformed and interpreted by a radiologist. The radiologist will prepare a diagnostic report to share with your referring physician. Your physician will consider this information in the context of your care.
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- After Total Joint Replacement
You have undergone a Total Joint Replacement procedure. These are instances when infection in one part of your body may cause bacteria to circulate in your blood, possibly resulting in infection at the site of your implant. Therefore, it is essential that you seek prompt treatment of infections anywhere in your body.
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Cast Care
- Cast Care Instructions
Do not get your cast wet:
The cotton in your cast will absorb water which takes a long time to fully dry out. This will cause skin irritation and produce a foul smelling odor. If your cast becomes wet it is not an emergency however we would like you to come in at your earliest convenience. Please call before you come in so we can prepare for your arrival.
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The cotton in your cast will absorb water which takes a long time to fully dry out. This will cause skin irritation and produce a foul smelling odor. If your cast becomes wet it is not an emergency however we would like you to come in at your earliest convenience. Please call before you come in so we can prepare for your arrival.
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