Basic Anatomy Of The Spine
Our overview of spine anatomy, and its main components, can help you understand some of the spine problems resulting from injury or aging.
Summit Orthopedics: A Leader in Total Disc Replacement Surgery
Total disc replacement surgery is an emerging surgical procedure to treat pain when conservative treatments fail to provide relief. We explain when this procedure is appropriate, as well as...
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Who Is A Good Candidate For Disc Replacement Surgery?
This surgical treatment promises pain improvement and better functional outcomes for some back conditions. We explain how patients are evaluated for this surgery. Chronic back pain will affect 80...
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Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease and related conditions are some of the most common causes of low back and neck pain. Understanding these diseases is the first step toward effective treatment....
Surgical Spine Procedures
When conservative treatments no longer control back pain, fusion and disc replacement procedures are surgeries that you and your surgeon may consider. The flexibility of our spine enables us...
Symptoms That Signal Overtraining
It’s great to have ambitious exercise goals, but it’s also important to pursue them realistically. We’ve got tips to help you avoid overtraining injuries. Anyone can overdo it while...
Non-Surgical Treatments For Osteoarthritic Knees
Twenty-one million Americans have osteoarthritis, and medicine offers a variety of conservative non-operative treatments to help patients manage their condition. Thirty years ago, the best treatment available for many...
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A Simple Test For Foot Health
We know that arm push-ups strengthen our core. But did you know that there’s a push-up that can test the foot health of your arches?
Ask Dr. Scofield: Guidelines For Transitioning To A New Running Shoe
Runners swear by their shoes, and for good reason. The type of shoe a runner wears may affect performance, and can make a difference between a running career marked...
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Understanding The Link Between Joint Pain And Heart Disease
Research is constantly refining our understanding of disease. We know that the inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis is a cause of joint pain. Recently, multiple studies also suggest a...
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