Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Washington, DC specializing in interventional pain medicine, sports medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD is affiliated with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.
102 IRVING STREET NW
Washington, DC 20010
925 Half Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
1420 Beverly Road Suite 210
Mclean, VA 22101
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.
Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine (2017)
Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals (2021)
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Licensed In: District of Columbia
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Dr. Glenn Sapp II, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MAMSI, AARP, HealthSpring, Coventry National Network PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Managed Choice POS, First Health, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, Medicare Fee for Service, Choice Fund PPO, CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO, M.D. IPA (HMO), CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity, Open HMO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), POS OA & OA Plus, MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan), Network OA, Innovation Health: PPO, Opoen HMO Option, CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO, CFBCBS EPO, Innovation Health: Indemnity, Innovation Health: POS, CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, Choice POS & Choice POS II, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, HealthyBlue PPO, United Student Resources, CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Open EPO Plus, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Open POS II, Innovation Health: POS Plus and PPO and PPO Plus.
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Dr. Glenn Sapp's specialties are physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and sports medicine. Dr. Sapp attended medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Sapp completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia. His clinical interests include elbow pain, sports health, and hip pain. He seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Sapp's practice in Washington, DC is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.