Dr. Ambreesh Chawla, MD is a rheumatologist in Beachwood, OH specializing in adult rheumatology. Dr. Ambreesh Chawla, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Beachwood Family Health Center, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and MENORAH PARK CENTER FOR SENIOR LIVING.
26900 Cedar Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code A50
Cleveland, OH 44195
Joint Aspiration
A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.
Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.
In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.
Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.
In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.
Joint Injections
A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.
Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.
In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.
Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.
In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ambreesh Chawla, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ambreesh Chawla, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Beachwood, OH were aspiration and injections.
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He completed residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and has a state license in Ohio.
Residency: Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston (2018)
Board Certification: Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Licensed In: Ohio
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Dr. Ambreesh Chawla, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 92 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ambreesh Chawla, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Beachwood, OH.
Dr. Ambreesh Chawla specializes in adult rheumatology. Dr. Chawla's areas of expertise consist of intravenous (IV) infusion, blood tests, and joint injections. He is affiliated with Beachwood Family Health Center and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. He trained at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston and a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for residency. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients.
