Jul 25, 2024 | Blog, Psoriatic arthritis
Understanding Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that affects the skin. The immune system, which is meant to protect you from bacteria and viruses, inappropriately attacks your own body. In the case of psoriasis, it attacks the...
Jul 18, 2024 | Blog, Diet, Knee Pain, Nutrition, Osteoarthritis
Dr. Siddharth Tambar discusses using semaglutide as a treatment for knee osteoarthritis. Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis can significantly impair daily life, turning simple activities into painful struggles. When walking, climbing stairs, or standing for...
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...