Texas Orthopedics
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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 …
