Jul 17, 2024
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies Ultrasound guided procedures Fluoroscopy guided procedures Injections of spine Discography, Disc Decompression and Vertebroplasy/Kyphoplasty Nerve Stimulators, Blocks and Ablation procedures—Peripheral and Spinal Injections of joints Prolotherapy Spasticity Treatment (Phenol and Botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal baclofen pump trial and implants) Nerve and Muscle Biopsy Manual Medicine/Osteopathic Treatment Prosthetics and Orthotics Complementary-alternative medicine (i.e. acupuncture, etc.) Disability/impairment assessment Medicolegal consulting Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. PM&R physicians evaluate and treat injuries, illnesses, and disability, and are experts in designing comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans. Physiatrists utilize cutting‐edge as well as time‐tested treatments to maximize function and quality of life.