Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers. More women than men get rheumatoid arthritis. It often starts between ages 25 and 55. You might have the disease for only a short time, or symptoms might come and go. The severe form can last a lifetime.
Rheumatoid arthritis is different from osteoarthritis, the common arthritis that often comes with older age. RA can affect body parts besides joints, such as your eyes, mouth and lungs. RA is an autoimmune disease, which means the arthritis results from your immune system attacking your body's own tissues.
No one knows what causes rheumatoid arthritis. Genes, environment and hormones might contribute. Treatments include medicine, lifestyle changes and surgery. These can slow or stop joint damage and reduce pain and swelling.
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Sports Medicine Fellowship Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
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B.A. Gettysburg College (PA)
Certified in Age Management Medicine by Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation
Dr.
Kalman’s area of expertise involves, but is not limited to,
Arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow.
He is trained in ultrasound guided injections and PRP (platelet rich plasma) to help recovery from injury.
He
has lectured nationally and is published in peer reviewed journals.
He is an Associate Master Instructor for arthroscopic surgery of
the hip, knee and shoulder at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in
Rosemont, Illinois for the Arthrosopy Association of North America.
Sports Medicine consultant for the University of Delaware and local high schools.
Co-Founder of Fieldhouse Wellness in Malvern, PA, a multi-disciplinary approach patient well being.
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Morgan Kalman Clinic in Wilmington, DE.
Sports Medicine Fellowship Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Certificate in Physical Therapy Columbia University in NYC
B.A. Gettysburg College (PA)
Certified in Age Management Medicine by Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation
Dr. Kalman’s area of expertise involves, but is not limited to, Arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow.
He is trained in ultrasound guided injections and PRP (platelet rich plasma) to help recovery from injury.
He has lectured nationally and is published in peer reviewed journals.
He is an Associate Master Instructor for arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois for the Arthrosopy Association of North America.
Sports Medicine consultant for the University of Delaware and local high schools.
Co-Founder of Fieldhouse Wellness in Malvern, PA, a multi-disciplinary approach patient well being.
" />Dr Vic Kalman
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Morgan Kalman Clinic in Wilmington, DE.
Sports Medicine Fellowship Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Certificate in Physical Therapy Columbia University in NYC
B.A. Gettysburg College (PA)
Certified in Age Management Medicine by Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation
Dr. Kalman’s area of expertise involves, but is not limited to, Arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder and elbow.
He is trained in ultrasound guided injections and PRP (platelet rich plasma) to help recovery from injury.
He has lectured nationally and is published in peer reviewed journals.
He is an Associate Master Instructor for arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois for the Arthrosopy Association of North America.
Sports Medicine consultant for the University of Delaware and local high schools.
Co-Founder of Fieldhouse Wellness in Malvern, PA, a multi-disciplinary approach patient well being. -
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