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Dr. Zulmarie Rijos, MD is an adult infectious disease specialist in Jacksonville, FL specializing in adult infectious disease. Dr. Zulmarie Rijos, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Health, Baptist Medical Center South, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Clay, BAPTIST PRIMARY CARE INC and Baptist Medical Center Nassau.
820 Prudential Drive Suite 515
Jacksonville, FL 32207
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 completed residency at University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) and has a state license in Florida.
Residency: University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Zulmarie Rijos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Zulmarie Rijos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana EPO, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Aetna National Advantage Program, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, Humana HMO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, First Health PPO, AvMed, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, AvMed HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, United POS, Florida Blue - HMO BlueCare, Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network, Florida Blue - Blue Options (Network Blue), Centivo - Select and Non-Select, United HMO, Commercial, Choice Care PPO, United PPO, Other, Florida Blue - Indemnity (PHS), Florida Blue - PPO (PPC), United Open Access and UMR Baptist Health Employees.
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Dr. Zulmarie Rijos, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 38 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Zulmarie Rijos, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, FL.
Dr. Zulmarie Rijos is a specialist in adult infectious disease. She works in Jacksonville, FL. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Rijos include infections and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Rijos is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, and Baptist Medical Center South. She accepts AvMed, Coventry, CIGNA Plans, and more. She trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Puerto Rico for her residency. Dr. Rijos is conversant in Spanish.
