Dr. Anant Parimal Parikh, MD is an alternative medicine practitioner in Allentown, PA specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, general practice and pain medicine. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Anant Parimal Parikh, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG Advanced Spine Center-Hausman Road.
798 Hausman Road Suite 100
Allentown, PA 18104
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Bethlehem, PA 18017
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.
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.
To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.
The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.
After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anant Parimal Parikh, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anant Parimal Parikh, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Allentown, PA were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anant Parimal Parikh, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anant Parimal Parikh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Anant Parimal Parikh, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at The University Hospital, Newark. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine (2011)
Residency: The University Hospital, Newark (2013)
Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anant Parimal Parikh, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,401
RESTORE $1,084 |
INTELLIS $297 |
KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $20 |
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$803
INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $749 |
VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM $54 |
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$602
FLECTOR PATCH $391 |
LYRICA $125 |
EMBEDA $86 |
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$343
XTAMPZA $238 |
XtampzaER $46 |
Nucynta $22 |
Xtampza ER $20 |
BELBUCA $17 |
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$158
PAINTEQ $158 |
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$1,290
Morphabond ER $138 |
Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $122 |
DRG IPGs $111 |
Prialt $90 |
mild Device Kit $88 |
Other $740 |
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Dr. Anant Parikh specializes in general practice, pain medicine, and complementary and alternative medicine and practices in Allentown, PA and Bethlehem, PA. His areas of expertise include the following: kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), stellate ganglion block, and sciatica (sciatic nerve pain). Dr. Parikh's education and training includes medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine and residency at The University Hospital, Newark. In addition to English, he speaks Gujarati. He is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). According to Lehigh Valley Health Network, Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients at his office in Allentown, PA.
