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Dr. Dahlia Hassan, MD is a general practitioner in Uniondale, NY specializing in general practice and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). Dr. Dahlia Hassan, MD is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery and NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED AND CRIPPLED MAINTAINING.
333 Earle Ovington Boulevard Suite 101 HSS Long Island
Uniondale, NY 11553
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.
She completed residency at Mount Sinai Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certified in Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital (2020)
Board Certification: Board Certified in Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Dahlia Hassan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Dahlia Hassan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, EmblemHealth, Blue California, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, The Empire Plan / NYSHIP and Connecticare (not through Access Health CT).
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Dr. Dahlia Hassan's specialties are general practice and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). She practices in Uniondale, NY and New York, NY. These areas are among her clinical interests: polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), psoriatic arthritis, and joint injections. Dr. Hassan usually honors Anthem, Blue California, and UnitedHealthcare, in addition to other insurance carriers. For her professional training, Dr. Hassan completed a residency program at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Hassan has received professional recognition including the following: Gold Humanism Honors Society. She is professionally affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery. Her practice in Uniondale, NY is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
