Jul 12, 2024 | Blog, Shoulder & Rotator Cuff
Chicago Arthritis Testimonial | Barbara's PRP Shoulders for Rotator Cuff Tendinitis 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...
Jul 8, 2024 | Blog, Knee Pain, Stem Cells
Case Study: Bone Marrow Stem Cells for Knee Arthritis 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...
Jul 5, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
My Lab Tests are Normal, Could I Still Have 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....
Jul 1, 2024 | Blog, Carpal tunnel syndrome, regenerative medicine, Regenexx, Thumb
What's Causing Your Thumb Pain? 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....
Jun 28, 2024 | Blog, Knee, Knee Pain, Knee Posts
Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis (OA) can significantly impair your daily life, turning simple activities into painful struggles. When walking, climbing stairs, or standing for extended periods becomes difficult, many of those affected experience significant...
Jun 27, 2024 | Blog, Diet, Nutrition
Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Semaglutide? Semaglutide is part of a newer cohort of medications for weight loss that are incredibly effective and safer compared to older weight loss medications. Semaglutide, commonly known as Ozempic or Wegovy, generally leads to...
