Dr. Eric Spears, DO
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3864 Talmadge Rd Eau Claire WI, 54701About
Dr. Eric Spears is a physiatrist practicing in Eau Claire, WI. Dr. Spears is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Spears 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. Spears 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.
Education and Training
Michigan State University 2009
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine MD 2014
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Dr. Eric Spears, DO's Expert Contributions
What can help with ankle arthritis pain?
Every patient is different and it would be a disservice to you to answer this question with a cookie-cutter answer. As a PM&R Physician, I'd look at how the arthritis is affecting your function as well, especially your gait (walking). It all starts with the right diagnosis and evaluation. I would ensure that your pain is indeed coming from the ankle joint and that the arthritis is the cause rather than something else. I would ensure that the correct type of arthritis is diagnosed. For instance, let's say you have osteoarthritis / degenerative arthritis of the ankle, but it actually turns out that you also are having an inflammatory arthritis such as gout (needle shaped monosodium urate crystals) or pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals). Painful arthritis in the ankle joint is also a red flag for rheumatoid arthritis as 90% of patients with RA will develop arthritis of the foot and/or ankle over the course of their disease, and is the first symptom of RA in about 20% of patients. Post-traumatic arthritis would be if the arthritis was caused by a prior injury and would bring up other factors in regard to treatment. Per the arthritis foundation, there are more than 100 different forms of arthritis and related diseases. However, you are more likely to get struck by lightning than you are to have 90 of those 100 (the lightning reference is presuming that you live in the United States). You need to see a doctor experienced in treating this. PM&R is the perfect specialty to start with for evaluation and treatment of arthritis of the ankle given its implications on gait and function. I'd be happy to see you in my clinic to help further. You can book an appointment at erspears.com/appointment. Best of luck to you either way! Dr Eric Spears, DO Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Owner and CEO of Spears Pain & Rehab READ MORE
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- Founder, Owner and President Spears Pain & Rehab -
- physician OakLeaf Network -
- Medical Director Sacred Heart Hospital 2019 - 2023
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Revolutionizing Pain Management with Spears Pain & Rehab, S.C.
A committed physiatrist. Dr. Spears is the Founder, Owner and President of Spears Pain & Rehab, a cutting-edge clinic specializing in comprehensive pain management and rehabilitation services in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Together with his team of expert physicians, he is committed to providing patients with personalized care that addresses a wide range of medical conditions. He recently joined forces with the OakLeaf Network, a prestigious group of independent physicians dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services.
In his clinical role, he specializes in a wide range of conditions, including amputations, arthritis, back pain, chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological conditions, rheumatologic disorders, spinal cord injury, sports injuries, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.
Graduating with high honors from Michigan State University in 2009, Dr. Spears majored in PreMed and Psychology with a minor in Bioethics, Humanities, & Society. In 2014, he earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his physical medicine & rehabilitation residency training through the Larkin Community Hospital program in South Miami, Florida.
Throughout his career, his experience includes serving as the inpatient rehab medical director of the Sacred Heart Hospital inpatient rehab facility from 2019-2023, along with working at an outpatient Prevea PM&R clinic.
In addition to his expertise in various areas of pain management and rehabilitation, Dr. Spears offers advanced procedures to address his patients' needs. Patients can benefit from state-of-the-art procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and trigger point injections, among others. These cutting-edge treatments aim to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life for individuals seeking relief from various medical conditions.
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