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Why choose the arthritis & osteoporosis center of Kentucky?

At the Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center of Kentucky, we offer comprehensive personalized evaluations to diagnose and treat all types of musculoskeletal diseases. For further information, please review the patient education section or contact us to make an appointment.

What's new at Altoona arthritis and osteoporosis?

Altoona Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center is excited to announce an easier way for you to access your patient information from your home! On our new and improved Patient Dashboard you are able to access your office notes, view/print lab results, view and verify your upcoming appointments and send secure messages straight to your physician.

What causes arthritis & osteoporosis?

These disorders may be caused by immune disorders, infections, inflammation, genetic disorders, cancers, and adverse effects of medications just to a name a few. At the Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center of Kentucky, we offer comprehensive personalized evaluations to diagnose and treat all types of musculoskeletal diseases.

How to treat rheumatoid arthritis?

We can help you take control. Relief from rheumatoid arthritis is possible with the right approach. A combination of medication, physical therapy, and exercise can often reduce inflammation and slow joint damage.

Why is bone density important?

It’s important to know how strong your bones are. A bone density test is a quick, painless way to determine your bone health and risk of fracture.

What is osteoporosis specialist?from healthgrades.com

Osteoporosis specialists diagnose and treat conditions characterized by low bone density and bone weakness, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia. Compare with other Osteoporosis & Screening specialists.

What is the diagnosis of rheumatologists?from health.usnews.com

Rheumatologists diagnose and treat arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosis, Kawasaki Disease and other rheumatic diseases of the joints, soft tissue, and connective tissue. Many of these conditions are the result of autoimmune disorders.

What is rheumatologic muscular disease?from healthgrades.com

Rheumatologic muscular disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, and polymyositis in which the immune system attacks healthy cells and causes muscle pain, stiffness or weakness. Compare with other Rheumatologic Muscular Diseases specialists.

What is rheumatology medical?from arthritisky.org

Rheumatology is a medical sub speciality that manages all types of musculoskeletal disorders. It includes a variety of medical conditions specific to joints, bones, muscles, skin and various other organ systems including immune system.

What is the most common form of arthritis?from arthritisky.org

Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis, is the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage in your joints wears down over time.

What is an autoimmune disorder?from arthritisky.org

An autoimmune disorder is a malfunction of the body's immune system that causes the body to attack its own tissues.

Is muscle pain more intense than bone pain?from arthritisky.org

Muscle pain is often less intense than that of bone pain but can be very unpleasant. For example, a muscle spasm or cramp (a sustained painful muscle contraction) in the calf is an intense pain that is commonly called a charleyhorse. Pain can occur when a muscle is affected by an injury, an autoimmune reaction (for example, polymyositis or dermatomyositis), loss of blood flow to the muscle, infection, or fibromylagia.