Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis Occurs in people with psoriasis, a chronic (long-lasting) skin disease characterized by a dry, scaly, itchy skin rash that most commonly occurs on the elbows, knees and scalp.   Request an Appointment     Beneficial Types of Exercise...

Osteoporosis / Osteopenia

Osteoporosis / Osteopenia Osteoporosis causes the bone to become fragile and break (fracture) with minimal or low trauma. It occurs more commonly in women following bone loss in menopause but is also found in 20% of men with aging and can be caused by a number of...

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a common form of joint pain.  It is often called wear and tear arthritis. It is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, leading to joint pain and stiffness. Patients can also note swelling of the joint...

Gout

Gout Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis, affecting over 9 million Americans. It is caused by an inflammatory response to monosodium urate (MSU) crystals that precipitate from high uric acid levels in the blood, also known as hyperuricemia.  When uric acid...