What Labs or Imaging Do Rheumatologists Usually Order?

What Labs or Imaging Do Rheumatologists Usually Order?

What Labs or Imaging Do Rheumatologists Usually Order? When you first meet a rheumatologist, you may wonder what kinds of labs and imaging tests they will order. The answer depends largely on how you are presenting and what conditions are suspected. Rheumatologists...
How Do I Know If My Joint Pain is RA or Just Aging?

How Do I Know If My Joint Pain is RA or Just Aging?

How Do I Know If My Joint Pain is RA or Just Aging? Joint pain becomes more common as we get older. But how do you know whether your symptoms are simply age-related wear and tear — or something more serious like rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Understanding the differences...
Hip Impingement from Pelvic SI Instability: What You Need to Know

Hip Impingement from Pelvic SI Instability: What You Need to Know

Hip Impingement from Pelvic SI Instability: What You Need to Know Is there a connection between hip impingement and pelvic instability? In some cases, yes — especially when ligament instability affects how the hip joint moves. Understanding this relationship starts...