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Calcific Bursitis Center - Henderson, NV

Henderson Rheumatologist Doctors for Calcific Bursitis

Type of Physician: Rheumatologist

What is a Rheumatologist?

A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists.

Specialty: Rheumatology

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Rheumatologist Doctors in Henderson *

Touro Patient Clinic
Mitchell D Forman
874 American Pacific Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 777-4809

Touro Health Center
Mitchell Forman
874 American Pacific Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 777-4809

Touro Health Center
Kenneth Grant
874 American Pacific Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 777-4809

Touro Health Center
Scott Harris
874 American Pacific Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 777-4809

Touro Patient Clinic
Scott J Harris
874 American Pacific Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 777-4809

Arthritis Associates of NV
Michael A O'Hanlan
8905 S Pecos Rd
STE 23A
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 734-8311

Christianne M Yung MD
Christianne M Yung
10001 S Eastern Ave
STE STE 306
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 614-6868

Arthritis & Rheumatism Institute
Tudor C Jianu
8420 S Eastern Ave
STE 101
Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 385-6468

Michael P Colletti MD PC
Michael P Colletti
3085 E Flamingo
STE A
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 734-2242

University of Nevada School of Medicine Internal Medicine
Kenneth Grant
1707 W Charleston Blvd
STE 230
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 671-5060

Arthritis Medical Clinic
William W Kim
5980 S Rainbow Blvd
STE 100
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 765-7246

G Timothy Kelly MD
G Timothy Kelly
7200 Cathedral Rock Dr
STE 110
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 341-5444

Michael E Clifford MD
Michael E Clifford
7151 Cascade Valley Ct
STE 103
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 944-5444

Henderson, Nevada

Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States within the Las Vegas metropolitan area. It occupies the southeast end of the Las Vegas Valley at an elevation of approximately 1,330 feet (410 m).
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henderson,_Nevada)

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Calcific Bursitis

What is calcific bursitis?

A bursa is a thin fluid-filled sac that reduces friction forces between tissues of the body. Chronic (repeated or long-standing) inflammation of the bursa (bursitis) can lead to calcification of the bursa. This is referred to as "calcific bursitis." The calcium deposits (calcification) can occur as long as the inflammation is present and remain after it has resolved. Calcific bursitis occurs most commonly in the shoulder.

How is calcific bursitis diagnosed?

Calcific bursitis is diagnosed when viewed with an x-ray test or MRI scan of the inflamed, painful bursa.

What is the treatment of calcific bursitis?

Treatment of the inflammation of calcific bursitis can help to prevent further calcification as well as relieve pain and stiffness. Treatments include medications for inflammation, cold packs, immobilization, injections of cortisone into the bursa, physical therapy, and occasionally surgical removal of the inflamed bursa.

What is the outlook for a patient with calcific bursitis?

When the inflammation is quieted, the long-term outlook (prognosis) is excellent. Optimal improvement can require physical therapy treatment. The calcium deposit can remain indefinitely and may not cause any problems. Significant calcium deposits can sometimes, however, cause a mechanically abrasive area of tenderness. These deposits that continue to cause symptoms are considered for surgical removal.

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Nearby Henderson Hospitals *

St Rose Dominican Hospitals Rose de Lima Campus
102 E Lake Mead Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89015
(702)616-5000

St Rose Dominican Hospitals Siena Campus
3001 St Rose Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89052
(702)616-5000

HEALTHSOUTH Henderson Rehabilitation Hospital
10301 Jeffreys St
Henderson, NV 89052
(702)939-9400

Boulder City Hospital
901 Adams Blvd
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702)293-4111

Progressive Hospital
4015 S McLeod Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702)433-2200

Harmon Medical & Rehabilitation Hospital
2170 E Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)794-0100

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas Flamingo Campus
2250 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)784-4300

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas at Desert Springs Hospital
2075 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)866-2000

Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center
2075 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702)733-8800

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
3186 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702)731-8000

University Medical Center
1800 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702)383-2000

Horizon Specialty Hospital
640 Desert Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)382-3155

Valley Hospital Medical Center
620 Shadow Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)388-4000

North Vista Hospital
1409 E Lake Mead Blvd
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702)649-7711

Montevista Hospital
5900 W Rochelle Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702)364-1111

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Las Vegas
1250 S Valley View Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702)877-8898

Red Rock Behavioral Health Hospital
5975 W Twain Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702)214-8099

Kindred Hospital Las Vegas Sahara Campus
5110 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)352-9260

Mike O'Callagan Federal Hospital
4700 N Las Vegas Blvd
Nellis Afb, NV 89191
(702)653-2260

Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
5400 S Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702)853-3000

Rawson Neal Psychiatric Hospital
1650 Community College Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)486-4400

Desert Willow Treatment Center
6171 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702)486-8900

St Rose Dominican Hospital San Martin Campus
8280 W Warm Springs Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702)492-8000

Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
9300 W Sunset Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702)880-2100

HEALTHSOUTH Hospital at Tenaya
2500 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702)562-2021

MountainView Hospital
3100 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702)255-5000

Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
657 N Town Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702)233-7000

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