Back pain isn’t just an uncomfortable nuisance; it can be debilitating and can greatly diminish your quality of life. If you’re contemplating seeing a doctor for your back pain, preparing questions beforehand helps you make the most out of your appointment. Here are the most common questions doctors are asked regarding back pain that you…
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What Is the Difference Between Emergency Medicine and Trauma Medicine?
Emergency medicine and trauma medicine are usually lumped together because of their seemingly overlapping aspects. However, these two specialties are entirely different. The decision as to whether a patient should be placed in a trauma center or standard emergency room hinges on one’s prevailing situation and/or the evaluation of paramedics. Let’s delve into the distinctions…
Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery
By their very nature, surgeries always carry the potential risk of complications. Even with the ongoing advances in surgical technology and with the most highly skilled surgeon, a successful outcome isn’t always guaranteed. For spine surgery, for instance, the success rate remains at a conservative estimate of 50 percent, as it hinges on a variety…
Car Accidents and Back Injuries: The Right Doctor can Make All the Difference
Whether you have a rear-end collision, you hit a car head-on, or someone sideswipes your vehicle, you could experience an injury in any type of car accident. One of the most common vehicular accident injuries is back injuries. Fortunately, you can visit an orthopedist, such as Dr. Manuel Martinez or Dr. Jeffrey Roberts of Orthopedic…
Staying Healthy During Winter Sports
Winter sports are a lot of fun and something the entire family looks forward to all year. In order to participate in winter sports to the fullest, you should remain healthy, which means you shouldn’t develop an illness or injury that could prevent you from enjoying the sports safely. There are steps you can take…