Dr. Robin Dore
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
18102 Irvine Blvd Suite 104 Tustin CA, 92780About
Dr. Robin Locks is a rheumatologist practicing in Tustin, CA. Dr. Locks specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Locks treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of California 1974
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Dr. Robin Dore's Expert Contributions
Can osteoarthritis be caused by being overweight?
Excessive weight contributes to osteoarthritis in weight bearing joints such as the knees, feet, hips and low back. Dr Dore READ MORE
How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?
Rheumatoid arthritis runs in families and usually begins between the ages of 30-50. The diagnosis is made on the basis of a physical examination of the joints, laboratory studies for rheumatoid factor, CCP antibodies, sedimentation rate, quantitative C reactive protein and an ANA and hand x-rays or musculoskeletal ultrasound. READ MORE
Fibromyalgia rheumatica
There is no such condition as fibromyalgia rheumatica. There is fibromyalgia and polymyalgia rheumatica which is treated with prednisone. If a person cant be tapered off prednisone, it is recommended to add Actemra that is a self injection or IV that allows the prednisone to be tapered off and is in place of the methotrexate. Dr. Dore READ MORE
Are joint pains in winter normal?
Yes this is normal and why many people with arthritis live in the desert or Florida where it is warmer year round. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A randomized double-blind trial to compare the efficacy of teriparatide [recombinant human parathyroid hormone (1-34)] with alendronate in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
- Osteoporosis in the elderly: a clinical perspective of current and future
- The immunogenicity, safety, and efficacy of etanercept liquid administered once weekly in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- The gout diagnosis.
- Gout: what primary care physicians want to know.
- The present and future adequacy of rheumatology manpower. A study of health care needs and physician supply.
- How to prevent glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.
- The RANKL pathway and denosumab.
- Data from extension trials: denosumab and zoledronic acid.
- Long-term safety, efficacy, and patient acceptability of teriparatide in the
- Should healthy people take calcium and vitamin D to prevent fractures? What the
- Clinical utility of etanercept in the treatment of arthritides in children and adolescents.
- Generalized morphea with peripheral eosinophilia, fasciitis and myositis.
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
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