Dr. Chen Cui, MD is a physiatrist in Wauwatosa, WI specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2016 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Chen Cui, MD is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, UPMC MULTISPECIALTY GROUP INC, THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC and MRS PHYSICAL THERAPY.
1155 NORTH MAYFAIR ROAD
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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.
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The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chen Cui, MD treated as a physiatrist in Wauwatosa, WI were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and X-rays.
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Dr. Chen Cui, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2016. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pain Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (2016)
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Board Certification: Pain Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Chen Cui, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 199 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chen Cui, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wauwatosa, WI.
Dr. Chen Cui's specialty is physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Cui's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: back pain, joint pain, and radiculopathy (nerve root disorder). He is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. Dr. Cui's practice in Wauwatosa, WI is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. He is a graduate of Medical College of Wisconsin. For his professional training, Dr. Cui completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.
