Dr. Taylor Lacy, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Haddonfield, NJ specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Taylor Lacy, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, KENNEDY MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE, P.C., Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Stratford Hospital.
80 Tanner Street
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
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. Taylor Lacy, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Haddonfield, NJ were preventive care and vaccines.
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Dr. Taylor Lacy, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Family Medicine and has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Licensed In: New Jersey
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Dr. Taylor Lacy, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, QualCare, GEHA, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), AARP, Blue Cross Federal, First Health, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, WellPoint, Provider Partners Medicare, Blue Card by BCBS, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Devoted Medicare, UPMC, Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Medicare FFS, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans and Highmark Wholecare.
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Dr. Taylor Lacy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.73 out of 5 stars based on 2541 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Taylor Lacy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Haddonfield, NJ.
Dr. Taylor Lacy specializes in family medicine. She is rated highly by her patients. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Lacy include primary care, pap test, and joint injections. She takes Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Lacy obtained her medical school training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). She is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inHaddonfield, NJ as reported by Jefferson Health.
