Ask Dr. Guerrero: What Is Referred Pain?
Dr. Guerrero explains what referred pain is, what causes it, and discusses when referred pain symptoms require prompt evaluation by a spine specialist.
Introducing David Strothman, M.D. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing David Strothman, M.D., a spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders, and...
Introducing Edward Santos, M.D. [Video]
Meet Edward Santos, M.D., a spine surgeon specializing in neck, back, cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders, and minimally invasive surgery.
Ask Dr. Wahlquist: What’s the difference between minimally invasive and minimal access surgery?
Dr. Wahlquist explains the distinction between “minimal access surgery” and “minimally invasive surgery.” Surgical terms can be confusing. Surgeries are described as “minimal” or “minimally invasive,” but what...
Dr. Choi Explains Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Chronic Back Pain
Dr. Choi treats patients with chronic back pain, and she explains the range of nonsurgical therapies available to relieve pain. As a nonsurgical back specialist trained in interventional spine...
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