Jul 15, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
A clinical scenario often encountered at the Chicago Arthritis involves patients presenting with joint pain and swelling, mentioning a COVID infection three to four months prior. Recently, a young woman described finger and toe stiffness and wondered if her previous...
Jul 12, 2024 | Blog, Shoulder & Rotator Cuff
Initial Diagnosis and Treatment Barbara experienced a flare-up in her rotator cuff, causing severe shoulder pain. She scheduled a PRP injection with Dr. Tambar. An MRI revealed she had calcific tendonitis. Dr. Tambar performed two procedures: the first involved...
Jul 8, 2024 | Blog, Knee Pain, Stem Cells
Patient Background Dr. Siddharth Tambar, an expert in regenerative medicine and rheumatology, shares the case of a 46-year-old male patient, a construction worker with progressive knee pain. Despite conservative treatments like steroid injections and anti-inflammatory...
Jul 5, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
A common scenario in Chicago Arthritis’ clinic involves patients experiencing pain for a few months. These patients often have normal lab results and are told they don’t have rheumatoid arthritis. But is this accurate? Let’s explore this. Antibody and...
Jul 1, 2024 | Blog, Carpal tunnel syndrome, regenerative medicine, Regenexx, Thumb
The Importance of Thumbs Our thumbs are key parts of our hands. Opposable thumbs allow us to use tools and our hands more dynamically. When they hurt, it’s not just about the pain, but also the functional limitations it causes. Potential Causes of Thumb Pain Joint...
