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Ms. Megan Patricia Doulette, PA is in Commerce Township, MI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Ms. Megan Patricia Doulette, PA is affiliated with Trinity Health, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group and IHA OLMA SPECIALTY 1 LLC.
1 William Carls Drive #120
Commerce Township, MI 48382
19000 St. Joe's Parkway Suite 400
Livonia, MI 48152
2305 Genoa Business Park Drive Suite 120
Brighton, MI 48114
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
She is certified by the Physician Assistants National Commission on Certification.
Board Certification: Physician Assistants National Commission on Certification
Ms. Megan Patricia Doulette, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Ms. Megan Patricia Doulette, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Priority Health, Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, McLaren Health Plan, MultiPlan, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), Cofinity, BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO, University of Michigan Health Plan, Physicians Health Plan (PHP), HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial, Railroad Medicare Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, Veterans Choice Program, Community Care, Trinity Health, Community Care Associates, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Cofinity (Network), Blue Care Network of Michigan, Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network, Meridian Health Plan, Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS, Medicare Michigan, BCN of Michigan HMO and Medicare (Traditional).
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Ms. Megan Patricia Doulette, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 23 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Ms. Megan Patricia Doulette, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Commerce Township, MI.
Ms. Megan Doulette specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Commerce Township, MI, Livonia, MI, and Brighton, MI. Areas of expertise for Ms. Doulette include injuries, sports health, and injury prevention. Patient ratings for Ms. Doulette average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Ms. Doulette seems to be an in-network provider for McLaren Health Plan, Cofinity, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. She is affiliated with Trinity Health IHA Medical Group. Ms. Doulette has an open panel in Brighton, MI according to Trinity Health.
