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How Common are Disc Herniations?
Surprisingly, I am rarely asked questions about frequency of disc herniations. But the answer is, it is very common. The better question is, “Is the disc herniation seen on the MRI the cause of my pain?”. The answer to that question is maybe. Research has demonstrated that findings of disc protrusions, disc hernations, and disc degeneration are very […]
PTSD After the Accident
One unfortunate consequence of the high volume of automobile travel in the US is the number of accidents that result in personal injury and fatalities. It is thought that each year, approximately 1% of the US population (3 million people) will be injured in motor vehicle accidents. Let’s talk…. Most people are in minor crashes […]
Cervical Neck Fractures
CT Scan of Cervical Neck Fractures: Facet fracture and fragment in Foramen Transversalis Cervical Neck Fractures are a common presentation associated with severe neck pain after trauma. Unfortunately, cervical neck fractures commonly present after sports or recreational activities. Common causes include diving accidents, football collisions, and racing activities. Because of the activities involve, the […]
Boxing, MMA and Spinal Injuries
While it is well known that boxers can suffer brain injuries from repetitive contact, spine injuries can also occur during the boxing match. For boxers who develop neck pain after a match, often times, it is attributed to sprains and strains of the neck. But if there is no rapid resolution of symptoms, a screening […]
The Drug Addict is Not Who you Think
So many people have a picture in their heads of what a drug addict looks like, what their lives are like, and how they ended up with such a problem. A good portion of these people would be wrong. Instead of an unemployed, dirty hobo lying in an alley that most people picture, a good portion […]
Who is Helping my Surgeon?
As a patient, when you go into an orthopaedic surgeon’s office for your appointment, it is usually not the surgeon that first greets you and brings you into the examination room. You are often asked a barrage of questions about why you have come in and often are asked about your medical history. So who […]
