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 Effective Diagnosis and Treatment of Pain Caused by

Arthritis

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Pain Management Specialists of New York

Can Help Alleviate Your Pain

Are you in pain?

Do your joints ache? Does pain in your fingers or toes make it painful to walk or to use your hands? Do you get sharp pain in your knees or hips when you’re walking, sitting or standing? If so, it’s likely that you’re suffering from some form of arthritis, a condition that can affect any joint in your body, making almost any movement excruciating.

Arthritis can be treated so you can go back to doing the things you love.

We can help.

At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we concentrate our practice and our efforts on helping people manage and alleviate all types of pain, including any type of discomfort in your joints. Our lead pain management specialist, Dr. Ari Lerner, brings patients decades of experience in the treatment of all types of pain. He is board-certified in both pain management and anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

To set up an appointment, contact us online or call us at (718) 932-1740.

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What Are the Common Causes of Arthritis?

Arthritis is a relatively common medical condition with a number of potential causes.

Overuse / Wear and Tear

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, typically stems from either overuse of a particular joint or from normal wear and tear.

Immune System Issues

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma and Lupus are other forms of arthritis that surface when your body’s own immune system attacks its tissues.

Crystals in Joints

Gout is another form of arthritis, typically results because of a buildup of crystals in your joints.

What Types of Arthritis Do We Treat?

At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we offer comprehensive care for all types of arthritis, including:

rheumatoid-arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma and Lupus are other forms of arthritis that can occur when your body’s own immune system attacks its tissues.
osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, which typically stems from either overuse of a particular joint or from normal wear and tear.
spondylitis

Spondylitis

Spondylitis is a condition of the spine similar to rheumatoid arthritis, characterized by chronic inflammation, stiffness and potential fusing in your joint.
gout

Gout

Gout and pseudogout are other forms of arthritis which typically result due to of a buildup of crystals in your joints.
spondylosis

Spondylosis

Spondylosis is a type of degenerative arthritis of the spine characterized by age-related wear and tear of the intervertebral discs and facet joints, often leading to stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility.

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How Can We Help Minimize the Pain Caused by Arthritis?

At Pain Management Specialists of New York, we specialize in advanced interventional procedures to help relieve pain caused by arthritis—particularly for patients who continue to experience symptoms despite having tried physical therapy or medications, or who may benefit from combining these approaches with more targeted treatments.

We begin with a comprehensive evaluation, including a detailed review of your medical history and a physical examination, to accurately identify the source and severity of your condition. We may recommend physical therapy, activity modification, or medication as part of a broader treatment plan, as well as minimally invasive interventional techniques designed to reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and restore function.

If arthritis-related pain is limiting your daily life, we offer a range of effective procedures, including:

(View the  following short videos and descriptions.) 

Knee Injections

What are ultrasound guided knee injections?

This non-operative, outpatient procedure is designed to provide relief for patients with arthritis of the knee. The technique allows the physician to inject an inflammation-reducing steroid with maximum accuracy.

Shoulder Injections

What are ultrasound guided shoulder injections?

This non-operative, outpatient procedure is designed to provide relief for patients with pain in the shoulder from conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and adhesive capsulitis. The technique allows the physician to inject an inflammation-reducing steroid with maximum accuracy.

Steroid injections

The injection of anti-inflammatory medication around your spinal nerves

What are sacroiliac joint steroid injections?

This injection procedure is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the sacroiliac joint where the spine and hip bone meet. The steroid medication can reduce swelling and inflammation in the joint.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

What is platelet rich plasma therapy?

Platelet rich plasma therapy can help injured joints and other problems. It uses parts of your own blood to reduce pain and speed up healing.

Genicular Nerve Block

What is genicular nerve block?

This outpatient procedure is an injection of anesthetic to the genicular nerves. These are the sensory nerves that transmit pain signals from the knee to the brain. Anesthetizing these nerves can disrupt the pain signals caused by degeneration of the knee. A genicular nerve block can provide temporary pain relief. It may help determine if a patient is a candidate for nerve ablation, which can provide long-term pain relief.

Nerve Block (Medial Branch Block)

The use of electrical impulses to block pain signals to your brain

What is a medial branch block?

This is an injection of numbing medicine. It bathes the medial branch nerves, which attach to the facet joints of your spine. These nerves hurt when facet joints are injured or diseased. The injection helps find the source of your pain. And it may relieve your pain for a brief time.

Radiofrequency

What is radio frequency neurotomy of the cervical facets?

This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your neck. It eases pain that isn’t helped by medications or physical therapy.

Radiofrequency ablations

What is a radio frequency neurotomy of the lumbar facets?

This procedure uses heat from radio waves to treat painful facet joints in your lower back. It eases pain that isn’t helped by medications or physical therapy.

Steroid injections

The injection of anti-inflammatory medication around your spinal nerves

What are lumbar epidural steroid injections?

This injection procedure is performed to relieve low back and radiating leg pain. Steroid medication can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by spinal conditions.

Steroid injections

The injection of anti-inflammatory medication around your spinal nerves

What are cervical epidural steroid injections?

This injection treats the pain of an inflamed nerve in your cervical spine. It relieves nerve swelling. If you have a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or some other problem that’s pressing on a nerve, it may help you.

Discectomy

What is microdiscectomy with annuloplasty in the lumbar spine?

This surgery, done through a tiny opening in your skin, treats a bulging or herniated disc in your lower back. It relieves pressure on nearby nerves. This can help with pain and other symptoms you may be experiencing in your back, buttock, leg and foot.

Disc Decompression or Discectomy

What is disc decompression or discectomy ?

This is a procedure to treat a herniated disc. That’s a bulging disc in your spine. Getting rid of the bulge can relieve pressure on your nerves. It can relieve pain in your lower back and your legs.
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Why Choose Us?

Convenient Locations

in the New York metropolitan area

Board Certification

in pain management and anesthesiology

State-of-the-art Facilities

offering advanced diagnostics,
onsite procedures, and comprehensive physical therapy

Timely Appointments

often the same day

Minimally Invasive

wide range of innovative,
treatment options

Knowledgeable

friendly and helpful staff

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