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Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But what do you do if you still need health care? Fortunately, Telehealth can help.

How Telehealth works

Telehealth — or telemedicine — is a healthcare solution that allows you to meet with your doctor virtually instead of going to the office. Our 100% HIPAA-compliant system uses a two-way, high definition video, so we can talk face-to-face as if we’re in the same room together. With Telehealth, you can also:
  • Submit your medication list, allergies, ID cards, and medical history in advance
  • Chat or share photos describing your symptoms
  • Have prescriptions electronically sent to your pharmacy
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Causes of Chronic Knee Pain

    • Arthritis
    • Osteoarthritis (OA).
OA is the most common form of arthritis which is caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones where they meet to form joints. Without the protective layer, the bones rub together, causing stiffness, pain, and loss of joint movement. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of knee pain in people 50 years or older.  Among those with knee osteoarthritis, knee pain is a major reason for knee replacements. 1.2 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) RA is chronic inflammatory disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly attacks the membrane that lines the joints. The result can be joint damage, pain, swelling, inflammation and loss of function. RA commonly affects joints on both sides of the body.  If one knee is affected, the other knee is likely affected as well. 1.3 Juvenile Arthriti

What Is Radiofrequency Ablation?

Managing a painful condition often involves more than simply getting treatment. You also need to evaluate your options. If you are considering radio frequency ablation for neck pain, you probably have some questions. While you can review details about the procedure with any of the pain management doctors in Arkansas, this short guide will help you understand the procedure and what to expect after radiofrequency ablation.

The Procedure

The radio frequency ablation procedure is mildly invasive procedure. It can be performed as an outpatient service with a little sedation and a local anesthetic. Usually the doctor will use a live x-ray machine (also called fluoroscopy) that lets him or her target the right nerves and place the needle precisely. Once in place, electric current passes through the needle, creating a heat lesion on a

Why A “Non-surgical” Issue Can Still Cause Pain, And What You Can Do About It!

Surgery is an effective way to deal with certain painful physical problems, but the practice is not a reasonable solution for many spinal issues. Some problems simply cannot be corrected through surgery while others benefit from clinical treatment just as readily and without the risks that accompany surgical solutions. For some people, this means more effective pain management, but that is not a solution to the problem. It just makes you more comfortable. Instead, consider what interventional pain consultants can do to help you manage your condition. Here are just some of the non-surgical treatment options that you can explore.

Injections

Certain injections, like steroids, are known to be effective in the treatment of back pain.