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Dr. Chyah Musia Averick, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Dallas, TX specializing in family medicine. Dr. Chyah Musia Averick, MD is affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network, Methodist Health System and Baylor Scott & White Health.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.
To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.
Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:
Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.
Joint Injections
A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.
Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.
In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.
Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.
In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.
She completed residency at Family Medicine, MyMichigan - Alma. She is certified by the Certifications: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Michigan.
Residency: Family Medicine, MyMichigan - Alma (2024)
Board Certification: Certifications: Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Licensed In: Michigan
Dr. Chyah Musia Averick, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, CIGNA Choice Fund, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Managed Choice, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Employers Health Network, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Select, Cigna, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, AARP, United Healthcare Select, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, United Healthcare Navigate, Guardian, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Aetna-Open Access Select, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Aetna-Health Network Only, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Aetna-Health Network Option, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx and DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan.
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Dr. Chyah Averick is a specialist in family medicine. Dr. Averick seems to honor United Healthcare Navigate, Employers Health Network, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Health and Methodist Health System. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Dallas, TX.
