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Dr. Robin Locks, MD
Rheumatologist
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.
50 years
Experience
Dr. Robin Locks, MD
- Tustin, CA
- University of California
- Accepting new patients
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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
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 READ MORE
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.
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, READ MORE
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
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.
