Month: February 2013:

Epidural Steroid Injections

  Should you get Epidural Steroid Injections?      It depends on the rationale for the treatment.  In my practice,  I use Epidural Steroid Injections for both treatment as well as diagnostic purposes.  The research for these injections have been significant, but the conclusions by the various authors have been very different.  If you must […]

Did the Accident Cause the Disk Herniation?

That is a frequent question asked by many patients.The answer is, a definite maybe the accident caused the disk herniation. As a practicing orthopaedic spine surgeon,  I have seen many patients with complaints of pain after an auto accident.  In my community,  I have also been asked to evaluate patients in Auto accidents by attorney […]

Does my Doctor Own his Private Practice?

  Does my Doctor own his Practice?  This may or may not be important to you.   When you are hurting, and need help, it is probably the last thing on your mind.  But,  if you are carefully weighing your options, and seek a solution to a chronic condition,  perhaps you should answer that question.  Is […]