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Why I no Longer Accept Medicare
As of January 1, 2013, I no longer participated in Medicare. I was surprised by the reaction of some of the Medicare recipient patients. Several wrote angry letters and made accusations of abandonment. Though I had prepared my patients since early 2012, few thought I would go through with it. In fact a fascinating thing […]
Spine Surgery and the Fountain of Youth
Everyone wants to stay young. But why? For some, the appearance is most important. We have to admit that our society values youth, energy, and beauty. In reality, to feel strong and vigorous, and to live an active lifestyle is more important. Botox may make you look better, but it rarely allows you to feel younger. […]
Face Mask Removal is Safer than Helmet Removal
Everyone enjoys loves football in America. The SuperBowl is the most watched American TV event on a yearly basis. Football can be a metaphor for war, competition, and victory. That is why so many young men risk injury to play the sport. Injuries are a reality, and behind the scenes, there are trained professionals ready to give […]
Soccer and Back Pain
Many of us get up early on a Saturday morning to watch European soccer (football), watch our kids play soccer or to play ourselves. Behind the scenes in the professional games, are teams of physicians trying to prepare the players for the next game. There will always be concerns of soccer and back pain, especially with […]
Why Plates and Screws?
So, your surgeon says you need spine surgery. And, it is a surgery that will require hardware, including plates and screws. Go to the other blog pages about why the surgery. Let’s talk about Why Plates and Screws? For the most part, plates and screws are used to hold your vertebra still, or in a certain […]
