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Dr. Bhuvan Martin, MD is a perinatologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in maternal and fetal medicine and gynecology. She graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 2002 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Bhuvan Martin, MD is affiliated with Antelope Valley Medical Center, Dignity Health, Keck Medical Center of USC, Keck Medicine of USC, Providence, Astrana Health, USC Arcadia Hospital, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center Northridge Hospital Medical Center, AARON J EPSTEIN MD INC and Allied Pacific IPA.
Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Allied Pacific IPA
Antelope Valley Medical Center
USC Arcadia Hospital
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
Dr. Bhuvan Martin, MD graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at McGill University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine and has a state license in California.
Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine (2002)
Residency: McGill University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Licensed In: California
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Dr. Bhuvan Martin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA HMO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), GEHA, Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, Interplan, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Shield of California, PacifiCare, Aetna, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Cigna, Coventry, Anthem, First Health, Beech Street, Health Net, Aetna HMO, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, Take Care (GUAM), Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers Health & Welfare, Brand New Day, Watchtower, NEXT, Health Net Covered California, Kern Health Systems, USC Network, Health Plans of Nevada, Union Roofers Health & Welfare Fund, Marian Health Services and Blue Shield Covered California.
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Dr. Bhuvan Martin is a specialist in maternal and fetal medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Martin include gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), maternal hematologic disorders, and pre-eclampsia. United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Martin honors. She obtained her medical school training at McGill University Faculty of Medicine and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with McGill University. Dr. Martin (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and French. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Antelope Valley Medical Center, Providence, and USC Arcadia Hospital.
