Rheumatic Arthritis Treatment

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X Ray Cervical AP and LAT report review

Hello Please find the attached X ray report for my cervical ap and lat. Can someone tell me if something is wrong?

Lower back pain with even 2min standing

Lower back pain from 2months - X-ray done -initial findings no nerve compression or disc issue -concluded muscle spasm. From X-ray spine is completely straight due to muscle stiffnes and the complete body load is coming on spine hence the pain. been advised for physics therapy for a week to relieve the muscle stiffness. Now after 1week physio also the pain is persisting. To clarify once again o don't have radiating pain to leg. After standing still for 5mins the pain travels from lower back towards toward front upper thigh from sides forming a C-Curvature path from back to front via sideways and ceases. I have taken pain killer, muscle relaxants , hot packs , physio , Multi vitamin tablets. Pls advise the next steps !!

29M - Severe mobility loss due to recurr

My brother, Pawan Kumar Sharma, is facing a severe recurrence of his lumbar condition. In 2021, he underwent an L5-S1 discectomy. A July 2026 MRI now shows a significant disc extrusion at the same level. His condition is critical—he is currently unable to walk. Given this complex revision case, we are seeking the highest standard of care to restore his mobility. We request your expert guidance on: Recommended surgical approach (Revision Microdiscectomy vs. Instrumental Fusion). Availability of advanced navigation or robotic technology for revision. Estimated timeline and cost for urgent admission. We are ready to travel for the right treatment. Attached are his 2021 surgical records and 2026 MRI report. We look forward to your urgent response.

Bony mallet finger thumb injury

Recently, left thumb injury and as per X ray confirmed bony mallet finger. Is it corrected by 5-6 weeks of normal splint use or it needs a surgical procedure!

Diagnostic Arthroscopy

I have csyt near back of pcl however I have been given prp 1 shot but pain persists now doctor have advised me to go for diagnostic arthroscopy. Is it safe to go for same.

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World Scleroderma Day

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Who Needs to See a Rheumatologist?

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Sports Injuries and Early Healing

Sports injuries is now a very common occurrence. As more and more peoples are getting aware about sports injuries, they are looking for early and best possible cure.During the last decades there's not much development about the basic philosophy of muscular and other soft injuries. In-fact ...

Management of Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is non-progressive, but why to waste time by indulging in various therapies. You can expect best results till 5-6 years of age, beyond that rate of improvement decreases drastically.So start working on rehabilitation of your child from day one, wasting time on ...

Doctors
Dr. Joseph Flood - Rheumatologist
Dr. Joseph Flood Rheumatologist (Associate in Arts, Bachelor Of Science, Doctor of Medicine) 47 years experience Columbus Arthritis Center
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Catherine  Lee - Internal Medicine
Dr. Catherine Lee Internal Medicine (Fellowship, Residency, Medical School, Internship, Medical degree, DO) 51 years experience Columbus Arthritis Center
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Kevin Dale Schlessel - Internal Medicine
Dr. Kevin Dale Schlessel Internal Medicine (Residency, Medical School, Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship, Residency in Rheumatology, Intern - Internal Medicine, Medical degree, DO, Fellowship 2, Fellowship in Rheumatology, Residency in Internal Medicine, Class of 1986) 40 years experience Columbus Arthritis Center
Columbus 43215, COLUMBUS
Dr. Chandana Shilpa Kollipara Ravipati - Internal Medicine
Dr. Chandana Shilpa Kollipara Ravipati Internal Medicine (Medical School, Fellowship in Rheumatology, Residency in Internal Medicine, Medical Education) 13 years experience Nationwide Children's Hospital
Canal Winchester, COLUMBUS
Dr. Teresa Marie George - Internal Medicine
Dr. Teresa Marie George Internal Medicine (Residency, Medical School, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Class of 1999, Fellowship in Rheumatology, Residency in Internal Medicine) 35 years experience Emergency Medicine Physician
Columbus 43228, COLUMBUS