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International Patients Welcome

International Patients As you can see from previous blogs, we do things a little differently at ShimSpine. We provide personal service, don’t take health insurance and try to be our patient’s biggest advocate. I’m sure that a lot of people think that because we are in Florida, we would be unable to help them.  This is not true […]

51% vs 49%

It only takes one grain to tip the scale As a treating Physician,  Spine Surgeon,  and a Medical Expert,  I am often asked to offer analysis on certain medical situations. I write letters,  and sign forms regarding return to work, work restrictions,  temporary disabled parking permits,  the need for additional medications,  and therapy.  I am often […]

Why we have a Spine

Humans are considered a vertebrate animal.  In otherwords,  we have a spine. The spine serves as a scaffold by which the rest of the body attaches its ligaments,  tendons and muscles, and in a coordinated fashion, allows purposeful movement.  It is a marvel of engineering as it allows generation of precision maneuvers,  powerful forces,  and […]

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Let’s Talk Motor Vehicle Accidents If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, I’m sure you have discovered it is not easy to get the medical care that you feel you need. Many physicians do not take car insurance and are reluctant to wait for a legal suit to settle to get paid. Let’s talk…. Before you […]

Alternatives to Lumbar Fusion

Dr. Shim discusses spinal stenosis, and newer surgical options. CitationsMachado GC, Ferreira PH, Yoo RI, Harris IA, Pinheiro MB, Koes BW, van Tulder MW, Rzewuska M, Maher CG, Ferreira ML. Surgical options for lumbar spinal stenosis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Nov 1;11:CD012421. PubMed PMID: 27801521Last modified: January 5, 2018

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Herniated Nucleus Pulposus

The intervertebral disc has the function of a ligament,  a shock absorber and a spacer. It is the structure that most connects two adjacent vertebral bodies with each other.   Unfortunately,  it can also be the origin of extreme sciatica episodes when the inner part of the disc becomes a Herniated Nucleus Pulposus. Like many other […]