At The Arthritis and Infusion Center, we understand that any pain is not normal. However, diagnosing the source of pain – especially with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms – isn’t always easy. That’s why Dr. Hulon Crayton has made it a point to invest in the most up-to-date diagnostic tools in order to determine the origins of the diseases he treats.
For instance, our Dexa Scan equipment provides Bone Density Studies, which determine how likely you are to fracture bones. The scan is fast, accurate, pain-free, and has very low radiation. This information is particularly important to those patients who may lean towards osteoporosis.
Ultrasonography is now appreciated as a valuable tool for diagnosis monitoring and intervention in Rheumatology. This current technology actually allows Dr. Crayton to look closely into your body, specifically your joints and muscles, to determine the origin of pain and swelling. We have found this to be especially helpful in detecting rotator cuff and meniscus tears, rheumatoid arthritis, and other arthritis or soft tissue conditions.
Finally, we are very excited about our equipment that enables us to do Nerve Conduction Studies. A nerve conduction study (NCS) is a test commonly used to evaluate the function, especially the ability of electrical conduction, of the motor and sensory nerves of the human body. The results of the NCS provide good indicators of underlying diseases in the nervous system. Patients suffering from arthritis symptoms will find this study to be particularly helpful.
Of course, within our Infusion Center, we continuously upgrade our equipment to make certain that your experience is as painless and stress-free as possible.
Remember: Pain is not normal, and when you begin to experience pain in your muscles and joints, it’s time to contact The Arthritis and Infusion Center in Panama City, Florida.
