Dr. Hassan Amer, MD is a rheumatologist in Port Saint Lucie, FL specializing in adult rheumatology. Dr. Hassan Amer, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Tradition HealthPark One and MARTIN MEMORIAL PHYSICIANS CORPORATION INC.
10050 Sw Innovation Way
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
10080 Sw Innovation Way Suite 201
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
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. Hassan Amer, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hassan Amer, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Port Saint Lucie, FL were aspiration and injections.
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He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and has a state license in Florida.
Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Hassan Amer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Hassan Amer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 80 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hassan Amer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Port Saint Lucie, FL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hassan Amer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$119
BENLYSTA $119 |
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$102
SAPHNELO $102 |
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Dr. Hassan Amer is a specialist in adult rheumatology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Amer include knee arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus nephritis. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.
