Growing up, Ashley Scesny always walked with a limp, but doctors never seemed concerned. But by the time she was 13, her mom set out to get answers and they learned Ashley had juvenile arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disorder.
As …
Rheumatology
All About Chronic Inflammation: What It Is and What You Can Do About It
Most people have heard of inflammation and know it can be a good thing when it comes to fighting off infection or injury.
Over time, however, chronic inflammation may negatively impact bones, muscles, joints and organs, leading to much more …
Congratulations 2022 Top Doctors!
Texas Orthopedics is excited to start the New Year off right with announcing that 19 of our physicians were recognized by their peers as Top Doctors in Austin Monthly magazine. Each year, Austin Monthly polls local physicians across multiple specialties …
Your Guide to Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare Ups
Courtesy SpineUniverse
Managing your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an ongoing balancing act. Even people with well-controlled RA symptoms can be surprised by sudden flare ups.
SpineUniverse editorial board member and board certified physiatrist Dr. Ai Mukai says rheumatoid arthritis flare …
Ankylosing spondylitis and the gut microbiome
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine, lower back, and sacroiliac joints. The condition can cause new bone growth, pain, and swelling.
Recent research has identified a connection between ankylosing spondylitis and …
Ways to Manage Arthritis Pain and Stiffness
More than 23 percent of adults in the U.S. have arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There is no cure for arthritis but many times the pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints caused by …
Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares May Be Predictable
Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares May Be Predictable
A recent study indicates that predicting and possibly proactively treating rheumatoid arthritis flares might be possible thanks to a type of cell that seems to accumulate in the bloodstream prior to a flare. The …
New Drug Combination May Help Ease Fatigue Caused by RA
New Drug Combination May Help Ease Fatigue Caused by RA
A study presented at the 2020 conference of the European E-Congress of Rheumatology shows that methotrexate and prednisone, two prescription drugs commonly prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, can help …
Myths About Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic form of inflammatory arthritis that primarily targets the spine, can be hard to diagnose, leaving many patients looking for answers to their symptoms. Rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Martinez recently helped clarify some common AS misconceptions on HealthCentral…
Slide Show Explains 11 Ways to Save on RA Prescription Costs
In addition to managing painful and ongoing swelling, many people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also often contend with juggling the costs of treatment.
An RA patient’s prescription costs can sometimes amount to thousands of dollars annually, depending on their …
