- Primary CareA Physiatrist is a doctor with expertise in a variety of neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. In addition to evaluating and treating peripheral nerve and muscle disorders, sports and musculoskeletal injuries, strokes and other conditions, physiatrists perform diagnostic tests, particularly EMG/NCV studies and musculoskeletal ultrasounds. In addition to working closely with primary care and specialty doctors, we also work extensively with physical, occupational and speech therapists as well as prosthetists and orthotists(artificial limb and brace makers).
- Family Practice
- Ophthalmology
- Internal Medicine
- NeurologyPainful Diabetic Neuropathy treatment guidelines (9/10) Joint guidelines of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM ), and AAPM&R.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeEMG stands for electromyography. NCV stands for nerve conduction velocity. Combined this is a sensitive test for nerve injuries. This test is commonly used to detect problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerves in your neck or back, generalized nerve injuries or muscle diseases. The test should only be performed by physicians trained as experts in electrodiagnostics.
- Psychiatry
- UltrasoundOur physicians at Adirondack Rehabilitation Medicine have been trained in using ultrasound to guide injections. This allows injections to be performed safely around nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. Injections can be more accurately placed within joints to allow the advantage of improved safety and improved outcomes. Studies comparing ultrasound guided injections to blind injections demonstrate dramatically improved accuracy depending on the structure. A study of the acromioclavicular joint of the shoulder showed the accuracy of blind injections was 40% and with ultrasound guidance 100%.
- MRIPatients with cardiac pacemakers and certain types of metallic implants or fragments in the body cannot be safely exposed to the strong magnetic field required for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI); however, patients can safely receive ultrasound imaging.
- X-Rays
- Cyst
- Sports Medicine
- Shoulder Pain