Dual Energy x-ray Absorptiometry, or DEXA scanning, is a commonly used method to measure bone mineral density. Bone mineral density is widely accepted as a good indicator of bone strength; thus low values can be compared against standard bone density measurements and help predict a patient’s risk for fracture.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is caused by the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage is the tough elastic material that covers and protects the ends of bones. Bits of cartilage may break off and cause pain and swelling in the joint between bones. This pain and swelling are called inflammation. Over time the cartilage may wear away entirely, and the bones will rub together. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint but usually affects hips, knees, hands, and spine.
You should have nothing to eat after midnight, the night before your surgery. Ask your doctor about whether or not to take any medications you may be on. If you can take your medications, you should do so with only a sip of water.
The initials M.D. stand for “Doctor of Medicine, ” and D.O. stands for “Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine”. While both M.D.’s and D.O.’s may use all accepted methods of treatment, including prescribing medication and performing surgery, D.O.s are trained to be doctors first, and specialists second. They place special emphasis on the body’s musculoskeletal system, preventive health care, and holistic patient care.
Depending on your injury, specific clothing may be requested:
The initial physical therapy visit will entail an evaluation and the beginning of your treatment. It will last approximately one hour. All follow-up visits are about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes depending on the severity of your injury.
Generally, there is a co-pay for physical therapy, but this is dependent on YOUR particular insurance policy. We suggest that each patient who is scheduled for physical therapy call their insurance carrier to verify their physical therapy coverage and check on their physical therapy co-pay. Most insurances also provide a personal booklet for the participant and /or give them an internet address where they can verify co-pay information. Co-payment is generally due at time of service.
It may be, but generally, the physical therapy co-pay is different than the doctor’s office visit co-pay. This is one reason that we request you contact your insurance carrier about the co-pay amount for this service.
Although rehabilitation from an injury is never easy, your physical therapist will make every effort to insure you are comfortable during your treatment and that any pain you experience is kept to a minimum. We believe in using ice after the treatment session to help relieve any soreness that you may experience.
Generally, there is a co-pay for physical therapy, but this is dependent on YOUR particular insurance policy. We suggest that each patient who is scheduled for physical therapy call their insurance carrier to verify their physical therapy coverage and check on their physical therapy co-pay. Most insurances also provide a personal booklet for the participant and /or give them an internet address where they can verify co-pay information. Co-payment is generally due at time of service.
It may be, but generally, the physical therapy co-pay is different than the doctor’s office visit co-pay. This is one reason that we request you contact your insurance carrier about the co-pay amount for this service.
DME Medicare
For Medicare patients at our Wakefield office with questions regarding Durable Medical Equipment, please call (401) 244-7018 to reach our DME office at 70 Kenyon Avenue, Second Floor, Suite 100, Wakefield, RI 02879.
All other Medicare patients with Durable Medical Equipment questions, please call (401) 244-7016 to reach our DME office at 300 Crossings Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886.
