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Why Choose Luminis Health for LDRT?We’re proud to be one of the only centers in the region to offer LDRT for benign conditions. Although your primary care doctor, orthopedic or sports medicine doctor can all refer you for LDRT, you can also contact us yourself to learn more. Treatment is covered by most major medical plans, including Medicare, but your provider can help you learn more about your coverage. Our team, which includes social workers and nurse navigators, can also give you an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs before you start. Throughout your treatment, our nurse navigators are on hand to guide you, providing you with comprehensive care for you and your family, and answering any questions you may have along the way. You’ll also have an entire team supporting you and working to address your individual needs and treatment goals in a timely and compassionate way.
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Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Radiation therapy isn’t only for cancer. It can treat a number of non-cancerous conditions, too. At Luminis Health, our low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) program for benign conditions offers a non-invasive treatment option that’s safe and effective. "Low-dose radiation therapy is a noninvasive option that targets the affected tissues in these benign conditions. It helps reduce cell growth, inflammation, and pain while promoting healing and preventing recurrence." -- Dr. Amar Rewari, Chief of Radiation Oncology and Medical Director of the LDRT Program at Luminis Health. What is Low-Dose Radiation Therapy (LDRT)? Lose-dose radiation therapy, or low-dose radiotherapy, helps reduce pain and stiffness caused by inflammatory and degenerative conditions of the tendons, joints and other soft tissues. It uses targeted X-rays to turn on the body’s anti-inflammatory response, which helps relieve symptoms and restore movement. Benefits of LDRT LDRT can be a good option for people with mild, early-stage inflammatory and degenerative conditions who haven’t been helped by conservative treatments and want to avoid surgery. Treatment with low-dose radiotherapy is painless and performed quickly. Each session lasts about 10 minutes, and sessions are typically performed two to three times a week. Choosing to have low-dose radiation therapy also doesn’t eliminate surgery or other treatment options for you down the road. Curious about how Low-Dose Radiation Therapy can help with benign conditions? Watch our video to learn more about this innovative treatment and how it could benefit you! Contact Us Email: [email protected]
Low Dose Radiation Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
Low-Dose Radiation Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions
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Patient Forms Forms must be completed online or faxed to our preregistration department at (667) 204-7241 at least 72 business hours prior to your visit or your appointment(s) will be cancelled. If you need to submit medical records prior to your appointment, please send all medical records to [email protected] or fax records to 667-204-7229., New GYN Patients (New to our practice or not seen in three or more years) If you are being referred to us by another physician, please bring your referral form, if applicable, and any lab results that are relative to your visit with us. Be prepared to give us the name, address and phone number of your primary care physician., New Prenatal Patient Packet (New to our practice, have not been seen in over three years, or new pregnancy) We will need to register your care with your insurance company, so please remember to fax your forms, as well as a copy of your insurance card at least 72 business hours prior to your initial visit or your appointment(s) will be cancelled. Please make every effort to obtain a copy of your prior records before your visit. A copy of our record request form can be found at the bottom of this page. Transferring from another OB? We will need your prenatal records before we can make you an appointment for your initial visit with our practice. Please complete the New Patient OB Transfer Checklist along with the Consent to Release Medical Records to Luminis Health OB-GYN – Annapolis form , and forward those to your previous OB-GYN. Once we receive your records we can begin your pre-registration process., Records Request Form In an effort for our providers to have your complete medical history at your visit, we ask that you obtain these records from your prior physician’s office. Please download, print, and complete the form below to obtain your records from your previous healthcare provider., If you would like a copy of those records, please have records sent directly to you so you can make a copy for yourself, prior to bringing them to our office. Once we receive your records, we will not return them to you. There is a place on the form to check ‘send records to patient’. Keep in mind that some offices take up to one month to process your request for records. Records should be mailed to Luminis Health OB-GYN – Annapolis office or hand-carried to your appointment. If you would like a copy of your records from our practice, please print, complete and fax the following form., Patient Resources, Printable Forms To view the forms listed below, you will need Adobe Reader . Please download and print one set of forms only. Do not complete forms for two different appointment types. Click on the link that describes your appointment type.
These forms are for the Luminis Health Ob-Gyn locations in Annapolis, Kent Island, Pasadena and Waugh Chapel. Check with your Luminis Health Ob-Gyn office or your MyChart profile to determine the forms that they may require.
Ob-Gyn Patient Resources & Forms
Ob-Gyn Patient Resources & Forms
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Renowned Hip and Knee CenterWe're nationally recognized for providing excellent hip and knee care. We'll work together with you to decide how best to manage your hip and knee pain. Choose us because of our:Highly experienced experts. Each member of our team has advanced training and extensive experience in diagnosing and treating hip and knee problems.Top-notch sports medicine program. Are sports like running or basketball a big part of your life? Having to stop due to a knee injury hurts in more ways than one. We'll help you get back in the game as quickly and safely as possible. And we have specialized physical therapists who help you recover from your knee or hip injury.Renowned joint replacement team. Is non-surgical treatment for severe hip or knee arthritis not cutting the pain? Joint replacement can get you back to the active life you want. For the right patients, knee and hip replacements are among the most effective surgeries. And Luminis Health's joint replacement program is top in the state.
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Hip and Knee Pain
We treat hip and knee problems of all kinds. We also help patients manage hip and knee pain and move more easily.Causes of Hip and Knee PainBesides being the largest joints in our bodies, our hips and knees are some of the hardest working. After all, they must bear our weight, yet be flexible enough for activities like walking, squatting, and kneeling. Fortunately, our hips and knees are so well-designed for that kind of movement that activity helps keep them healthy.However, there are things that can happen to our hips and knees that can cause pain and make movement difficult. The cartilage "cushion" in the hip or knee can also wear away as we age, causing pain and stiffness. This condition is known as osteoarthritis, and knee osteoarthritis alone affects up to one in five Americans over 45. Other conditions we treat include:Abductor tendon tears.Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.Cartilage injury.Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).Fractures and dislocations.Labral tears.Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries.Meniscus tears.Overuse injuries.Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries.Sprains and strains.Synovitis.Trochanteric bursitis.Luminis Health Orthopedics treats all these hip and knee conditions and more. We'll work jointly with you to lessen our pain and improve movement in your hip or knee.
Hip and Knee Pain
Hip and Knee Pain
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Complete Care for Joint PainAt Luminis Health, many kinds of experts come together to treat arthritis and joint pain in different ways. Working together, we can get you back on the move, so you can return to doing what's important to you. The tools we use are:Braces and assistive devices. These devices take stress off of your joint by providing extra support. They can also stop your joint from moving in ways that cause pain.Injection therapy. This can deliver a dose of pain-relieving or numbing medication right where you need it. Or it may involve injecting a fluid that helps the joint move more smoothly.Low Dose Radiation Therapy. This can reduce pain and stiffness caused by inflammatory and degenerative conditions of the tendons, joints and other soft tissues. Learn more!Medication. We might recommend an over-the-counter medication or write you a prescription. These medicines are only one piece of the puzzle, though. Exercise and physical therapy are far more effective at helping you move better and reduce your discomfort long term. Medications can make it easier for you to take part in these treatments.Physical therapy. Our physical therapists can prescribe low-impact exercises to strengthen your muscles, which eases stress on your joint. Other exercises can reduce stiffness so you can move the joint more freely. If you don't stay active, your joint pain can get worse. What's more, weak muscles make it harder for you to move.Weight management programs. Extra weight puts more stress on your knees and hips. In fact, losing just five pounds takes 15 pounds of pressure off each knee every time you take a step. We can help you create eating and exercise plans that fit into your life.Joint replacement surgery. Once non-surgical options no longer provide the relief you need, your doctor may recommend joint replacement surgery. Total joint replacement has a strong, proven track record for safety and success.Ready for surgery?Once non-surgical options no longer provide the relief you need, your doctor may recommend joint replacement surgery. Total joint replacement has a strong, proven track record for safety and success. Luminis Health Orthopedics delivers nationally recognized joint care, right here in Maryland. Our experts guide you from preparation to recovery, helping you move confidently and live pain-free. Our surgeons offer:Hip replacement Knee replacementAnkle replacementElbow replacementShoulder replacementWhat Is Osteoarthritis?When you have osteoarthritis, the cartilage "cushion" between the bones in one of your joints is wearing away. Normal aging or an earlier injury, like a torn knee ligament, can cause it. Stress from excess body weight also speeds up this loss. Your genes play a role, too, as "weak" cartilage runs in some families. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 32.5 million U.S. adults are living with osteoarthritis.As the cartilage breaks down, the body releases substances that cause pain, stiffness and swelling. In fact, the name arthritis comes from a Greek word that means "disease of the joint." Severe cartilage loss causes pain in another way, too. Without enough of it to keep bones in the joint from gliding against each other smoothly, bone grinds against bone.At Luminis Health, we offer a full range of non-surgical treatments to help you manage arthritis and joint pain. We can also recommend ways to keep the damage from getting worse.
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Arthritis and Joint Pain
Arthritis and Joint Pain Don’t let joint pain keep you from the life you love. Luminis Health Orthopedics is ready when you are with expert care to help you move comfortably and confidently again.We offer a full range of treatments for arthritis and joint pain. Whether you have mild discomfort or severe pain, we can help.
Arthritis and Joint Pain
Arthritis and Joint Pain
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Why Rely on Us to Treat Your Vestibular Disorder?When a vestibular disorder throws your life off balance, we're committed to getting you back on an even keel. Additional reasons why you should trust us for your care include:We have experienced, certified therapists. The physical therapists in our vestibular disorders program don't just concentrate on treating these conditions — they've taken advanced training to become certified vestibular therapists. And we work hard to keep up with the latest research in the field.We partner with other health professionals. Our specialized physical therapists often work with speech language pathologists to treat related issues. For example, say you started experiencing dizziness and thinking problems due to a concussion. We have speech therapists who are specially trained to teach you techniques for coping with thinking and memory issues.We'll personalize your treatment plan. No two people with vestibular disorders are exactly alike, even if they have an identical diagnosis. Our vestibular therapists carry out specific assessments that pinpoint areas of impairment. With this information, we can tailor a treatment plan to meet your individual needs.We make it convenient to come see us. We have satellite clinics, so you can choose the location closest to your home or workplace.
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Vestibular Disorders
We treat all types of disorders of the vestibular (balance) system. We can help improve symptoms like dizziness and vertigo with vestibular rehabilitation.What You Should Know About Vestibular DisordersTiny structures in your inner ear that detect head position and movement make up your vestibular system. It also includes the nerve connecting your inner ear to the brain, and part of the brain itself.This network helps keep you upright and enables you to sense where you are in space and see clearly when you're moving.Some diseases and injuries can throw a wrench into your vestibular system. And the underlying problem often can't be fixed with medication or surgery.We have physical therapists who are specially trained to help tame the debilitating effects of vestibular disorders. This means you can go back to dancing, playing tennis, attending classes or whatever else nurtures your body and soul. Symptoms of vestibular disordersPeople with vestibular disorders can experience:Dizziness.Difficulty walking.Sensitivity to motion.Trouble balancing.Vertigo.Bouts of any of these symptoms can seriously disrupt your life. Activities from driving to simply standing in place can become much more difficult — even dangerous.Staying upright may require so much physical and mental energy that you're exhausted after doing even the simplest tasks. You might also stop doing most physical activities for fear of triggering or exacerbating symptoms.All these things can lead to loss of muscle strength and fitness as well as emotional distress.Vestibular rehabilitation is a specialized form of physical therapy that can minimize these issues. It includes individualized techniques that train the brain to use other senses to take over for your impaired vestibular system.
Vestibular Disorders
Vestibular Disorders
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