Conditions & Treatments
Conditions Treated
Our Board-Certified Rheumatologist and supporting providers specialize in the treatment and management of conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Osteoporosis and Lupus.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and typically affects the joints in the hand, spine , knee or hips. Common symptoms are joint pain and limited range of motion.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints causing swelling , pain and stiffness. Symptoms may include nodules in the skin, swollen joints , morning stiffness and fatigue. Treatments may vary depending on the severity of the condition at the time of the diagnosis and may include oral medications, injections or infusions.
Gout is a type of arthritis that occurs due to an accumulation of uric acid which most commonly affects the big toe. Symptoms may include redness, swelling of the affected area and warmth around the joints. Gout flares can be managed effectively potentially reducing the effect on the affected joint.
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) is an autoimmune disease with systemic inflammatory manifestations . Most common symptoms may include fatigue, alopecia (loss of hair unexplained), butterfly rash and sensitivity to light. Although these are common manifestations the presentation can be very pain specific and should be evaluated by a Rheumatologist with priority.
Osteoporosis a condition where the bone weakens making it more susceptible for fractures. The condition is typically treated with injection, oral medications or IV therapy.
Scleroderma a group of diseases causing hardening and tightening of skin and connective tissues. It occurs due to over production of the protein called collagen in the skin tissues. Early diagnosis is key to identify potential treatment options.
Wegener’s Granulomatosis a rare autoimmune multisystem disease, which causes inflammation of blood vessels in nose, sinuses, throat, lungs and kidneys. This causes nose bleeds, cough with bloody phlegm, shortness of breath, weight loss, blood in urine, night sweats, and fever.
Available Treatments
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Our infusion center provides exceptional infusion therapy services that combine a knowledgeable well-trained staff of Registered Nurses with the comfort of an intimate infusion suite. We provide infusion services for most rheumatology intravenous drugs as well as other across specialty medications
- Actemra
- Orencia
- Simponi Aria
- Krystexxa
- Tepezza
- Remicade
- Rituxan
- Reclast
- Saphnelo
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Cortisone injections have been utilized in the Rheumatology and Orthopedic settings to help manage acute and chronic joint pain. At Rheumatology Care , one of our associates will evaluate you and determine if an ultrasound guided injection could be beneficial as part of your treatment plan. Ultrasound has proven adequate in identifying fluid collection , bursitis , tenosynovitis and other anomalies. It is also used in the process of identifying anatomical structures for proper needle placement, leading to less pain during the procedure and overall better results.
We facilitate the administration of several injectable medications in office. Once your treatment plan is outlined, one of our providers will discuss the risk and benefits of your medications prior to starting therapy. Whether you need assistance with your monthly Cimzia, Evenity or your Prolia every 6 months , our clinical team will help ensure that you medication is administered on time.
Medications administered in office :
- Cimzia
- Evenity
- Prolia
- Nucala
- Methotrexate
PRP is blood plasma that contains concentrated amounts of platelets. The platelets are rich in proteins that can trigger and accelerate tissue repair. In Rheumatology PRP has been used for the management of inflammation in patients with osteoarthritis for patients that are not surgical candidates. A provider evaluation would be needed to confirm if the patient is a good candidate for this treatment.