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Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Washington, DC specializing in interventional pain medicine, sports medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2017 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD is affiliated with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.
102 IRVING STREET NW
Washington, DC 20010
925 Half Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
1420 Beverly Road Suite 210
Mclean, VA 22101
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.
Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (2017)
Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals (2021)
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Licensed In: District of Columbia
Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 246 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.
Dr. Glenn Sapp's specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation), interventional pain medicine, and sports medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Sapp include steroid injections, elbow pain, and sports health. He is affiliated with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Sapp's education and training includes medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia. Dr. Sapp's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, Coventry Health Care Plans, and more. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Washington, DC.
