While osteoporosis and osteoarthritis may sound related, the two conditions are quite different — though they can both lead to painful musculoskeletal issues. Here’s a look at how we go about treating each.
B. Sam Tabibian, MD, QME, is a rehabilitation physician who is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He currently sees patients at Physical Medicine Institute, an interventional orthopedics and physical medicine practice in Sherman Oaks, California.
Dr. Tabibian completed his residency at the University of California at Los Angeles. At Physical Medicine Institute, he provides nonsurgical treatment of back and neck injuries, elbow and knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, spine care, neuropathy, electrodiagnostic consultations, and the treatment of complex workers’ comp cases and work-related injuries. He offers a wide range of innovative treatments, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and interventional orthopedics.
If surgery is necessary, Dr. Tabibian works with his patients and their surgeons before and after surgery. As the primary treating physician, he coordinates care between other specialists and health care professionals, including surgeons and therapists.
Dr. Tabibian also prescribes needed medications and injections, and recommends assistive devices and therapeutic exercises. He actively participates in all aspects of treatment for each patient to ensure that they are on the road to recovery.
B. Sam Tabibian, MD, QME, is a rehabilitation physician who is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He currently sees patients at Physical Medicine Institute, an interventional orthopedics and physical medicine practice in Sherman Oaks, California.
Dr. Tabibian completed his residency at the University of California at Los Angeles. At Physical Medicine Institute, he provides nonsurgical treatment of back and neck injuries, elbow and knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, spine care, neuropathy, electrodiagnostic consultations, and the treatment of complex workers’ comp cases and work-related injuries. He offers a wide range of innovative treatments, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and interventional orthopedics.
If surgery is necessary, Dr. Tabibian works with his patients and their surgeons before and after surgery. As the primary treating physician, he coordinates care between other specialists and health care professionals, including surgeons and therapists.
Dr. Tabibian also prescribes needed medications and injections, and recommends assistive devices and therapeutic exercises. He actively participates in all aspects of treatment for each patient to ensure that they are on the road to recovery.
