arck patient portal

What is the arcare patient portal?

At ARCK we offer many services all within the clinic to help us better serve patients. In addition to exam rooms where patients meet with physicians, physician assistants or nurse practitioners, we have on site lab, radiology, injection and IV infusion.

What services does Arck offer?

Patient Education. The physicians and other providers at ARCK see a wide variety of rheumatic diseases, including a number of forms of arthritis and systemic (total body) illnesses known as “autoimmune” diseases. In this section, we’ll try to cover the major conditions (including yours) that fall under our specialty.

Why choose Arck for arthritis?

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Difficult to diagnose, evaluate, and manage, SLE is an illness that may result in a wide variety of complications, ranging from bothersome arthritis, rash, and fatigue to life-threatening involvement of major organ systems such as the kidneys and brain. SLE affects 1 in 2,000 individuals in Caucasian populations but is more common in other ...

What is the most common form of arthritis in the US?

OA is by far the most common form of arthritis in the United States, affecting up to 15% of the general population. If x-ray studies are performed on all individuals over the age of 80, the majority exhibit evidence for OA , whether or not the changes seen are causing pain, stiffness, or other symptoms. For this reason, OA is the major reason behind joint replacement surgery in this country. Women have a higher prevalence of OA than men for every joint but the hip, where men tend to predominate.

Is OA a common disease?

While OA is very common, we unfortunately lack specific therapies that have been proven to address the basic problem in this condition: loss of cartilage. For this reason, treatment is focused on reducing symptoms and minimizing other factors, such as obesity, that may lead to worsening of joint damage. Depending on the complexity of each case, OA may be appropriately managed by primary care physicians without the aid of a rheumatologist.