Trochanteric Bursitis

Trochanteric Bursitis – Anil Kesani MD

Dr. Anil Kesani explains trochanteric bursitis is an inflammation of a fluid-filled sac, or bursa, found on the outside part of the hip called the greater trochanter. Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Anil Kesani, M.D. is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at SpineMDAnil Kumar Kesani MD, is experienced in treating conditions that cause pain to the back, neck, or hip, such as trochanteric bursitis.

Causes

Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of hip pain, its causes include injury to the hip, incorrect posture due to spine problems, unusual drug reactions, hip bone spurs, and surgery.

Symptoms

Pain often occurs during activities such as standing up or walking up stairs. Pain also can occur when the person lies on the affected area.

Treatment

Treatments focus on preserving mobility, reducing inflammation and pain, and preventing recurrence. Recommendations may include cold therapy, heat therapy, and rest. Advanced treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid injections, and physical therapy can be helpful. In cases where other treatment options are not effective, surgery and excision of the trochanteric bursa may be necessary.

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Stem Cell Treatment for Sciatica

Stem Cell Treatment – Anil Kesani MD

Dr. Anil Kesani explains one of the treatments being explored to ameliorate the symptoms of sciatica is the use of stem cells.  Anil Kumar Kesani, MD is a spine specialist in Texas who focuses on minimally invasive interventions to spinal problems. In his practice SpineMD, Dr. Anil Kesani treats most spinal and related problems, including sciatic nerve pain and nerve root impingement.

Sciatic pain, or sciatica, as the condition is called, is a relatively common affliction that results from an injury or undue pressure on nerves, typically within the spine, but can also affect nerves in the pelvis or legs and causes pain which typically runs down the leg.

One of the treatments being explored to ameliorate the symptoms of sciatica is the use of stem cells. The procedure, documented in a study by Dadon-Nachum et al., employed animal models in which stem cells were transplanted into transected sciatic nerves. The stem cell treatment induced nerve tissue regeneration as well as myelin synthesis and demonstrated clinical improvement. The study suggests this as a potential treatment for sciatic nerve injuries. A therapeutic approach such as this one would be preferable in some cases to surgical interventions, and although more research is needed, the results are promising

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Anil Kesani, M.D – Assessing and Treating Neck Pain

Dr. Anil Kesani is a board-certified and fellowship-trained spine specialist for neck pain.

Dr. Anil Kesani is highly experienced and skillful spine specialist that serves patients across the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas region at his practice SpineMD. Breaking down the basics of back and neck pain in a YouTube video, Anil Kesani, MD, describes the condition as being common among individuals across the United States.

Among the varied reasons for back and neck pain are muscular tissues as well as structural issues. Fractures and degenerative changes can play a role, as can rarer issues such as inflammatory conditions and tumors. A key to finding the cause of the back and neck pain and developing an appropriate surgical or non-surgical treatment plan is an accurate diagnosis. This involves looking closely at the patient’s medical history, which helps narrow down possible causes and undergoing a physical exam that helps identify neurologic deficits and aids with the diagnosis.

While investigations such as X-rays, CT and MRI scans can yield various findings and diagnoses, a thorough history and physical examination is key to figuring out which diagnosis or findings are causing symptoms. It is not uncommon for some findings noted on these imaging studies to be asymptomatic or not causing pain symptoms. Therefore, it is key to figure out which findings are leading to problems and only treat these.

Nonsurgical treatment includes oral medications, physical therapy and if required, spinal injections. In rare cases of persistent and painful symptoms, surgery can also be an option. Dr. Anil Kesani emphasizes the importance of having persistent back and neck pain evaluated on a timely basis, as this facilities rapid treatment to enable an optimal outcome and allows a speedier return to a normal lifestyle.

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