Many people throughout the region are finding relief from a wide range of health problems through a hands-on approach known as OMT. Short for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, OMT is used by osteopathic physicians, also known as DO’s, to treat and even diagnose illnesses or injuries. DO’s are specifically trained on the body’s system of muscles,
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) proudly announces the addition of endocrinologist, Rishi Raj, MD. Dr. Raj provides specialty services for patients suffering from diabetes, gland disorders, osteoporosis, hypertension, and the diagnosis and treatment of hormone problems and complications. Dr. Raj received his Bachelor of Surgery degree from Patna Medical College in India. He completed his medical
The prevalence of diabetes in Appalachia is increasing at a disturbing rate. In Kentucky, one in seven adults has been diagnosed with diabetes. However, in Eastern Kentucky, that number jumps to nearly one in four or 25 percent of adults. Alarmingly, there is also a substantial increase in youth who are diabetic. For many patients
Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) has added new advanced robotic technology to its orthopedic surgery department. The Nephew NAVIO™ Surgical System is currently the only handheld robotics system for knee surgery and features the most extensive implants for total and partial knee surgery. The new equipment can improve patient outcomes, allowing PMC’s Orthopedic Surgery team to
