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Dr. Joshu Raiten, M.D.
Pain Management Specialist
Dr. Joshu Raiten is a physiatrist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Raiten is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Raiten focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Raiten can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Dr. Joshu Raiten, M.D.
- Albuquerque, NM
- University of New Mexico
- Accepting new patients
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I forgot to stop the 81 mg asprin what should I do?
In our clinic we do not request the patient stop 81mg Aspirin prior to spinal cord stimulator trials but I would confirm with your doctor. All other blood thinners need to be stopped READ MORE
In our clinic we do not request the patient stop 81mg Aspirin prior to spinal cord stimulator trials but I would confirm with your doctor. All other blood thinners need to be stopped including fish oil and omega’s for our clinic.
Can hip pain be fixed?
This depends on the source of your hip pain. Often people report pain in the hip region that is actually coming from your SI joint, hip bursa, or the soft tissue like the labrum READ MORE
This depends on the source of your hip pain. Often people report pain in the hip region that is actually coming from your SI joint, hip bursa, or the soft tissue like the labrum in that area. Correct diagnosis first with a good physical exam and imaging will help direct the treatment. If it is severe osteoarthritis, replacement or radio frequency ablation can treat the pain. If from the other causes, they each have a different treatment.
Can disc hernia pain go away?
Yes, around 60% of disc pain resolves on its own with exercise and physical therapy. Some need injections or surgery. It all depends on your situation. Disc pain these days sometimes READ MORE
Yes, around 60% of disc pain resolves on its own with exercise and physical therapy. Some need injections or surgery. It all depends on your situation. Disc pain these days sometimes gets confused with vertebrogenic pain that can be treated with an ablation in the vertebral body.
Leg swollen in back by calves
It is important to rule out a DVT or clot if you have a swollen and painful leg. This is an urgent condition that requires an ER visit. If you have had an injury that might explain READ MORE
It is important to rule out a DVT or clot if you have a swollen and painful leg. This is an urgent condition that requires an ER visit. If you have had an injury that might explain the pain it may require a visit to your physician for evaluation and further imaging.
What pain medications can I take for lower back injury?
Depending on your current conditions such as kidney function, heart conditions, and GI diagnoses, different medications are recommended. Usually Tylenol and ibuprofen are good READ MORE
Depending on your current conditions such as kidney function, heart conditions, and GI diagnoses, different medications are recommended. Usually Tylenol and ibuprofen are good starting points if you don’t have contraindications to these medications. From there a Tailored pain medication regimen can be designed for your specific pain generators.
