Helpful Links
www.aapmr.org
When people hear the term orthopedic, they frequently think of surgery. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
however, is an important branch of orthopedic medicine that utilizes
conservative care rather than surgery to treat musculoskeletal issues. To learn more about Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, or physiatry, you can read from the AAPMR’s informative
website.
www.spine.org
NASS offers current innovations in and discussions on spinal
medicine.
www.spineuniverse.com
Spine Universe is a hub for spinal information including
common spinal injuries, treatments, and resources.
www.orthomolecularproducts.com
Dietary supplements can benefit patients of ranging medical
needs. Ortho Molecular Products ensures
high quality supplements that are backed by scientific studies. Common supplements used by our patients
include EPA (an Omega 3) for inflammation reduction and glucosamine sulfate for
joint support. Supplements can be
purchased in our office or mailed directly to patients for a $5 shipping fee.
www.hyalgan.com
Many patients with Osteoarthritis of the knees benefit from
hyaluronate injections. Hyalgan is one
of the two hyaluronates that we use in our office. It is derived from rooster comb and involves
one injection a week for a five week series.
www.euflexxa.com
Many patients with Osteoarthritis of the knees benefit from
hyaluronate injections. Euflexxa is one
of the two hyaluronates that we use in our office. It is derived from synthetic ingredients,
free from avian products, and involves one injection a week for a three week
series.