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Back pain and orthopedic doctors make a perfect match. With their numerous years of rigorous training, orthopedic doctors understand the complex structure of the spine and surrounding tissue. They offer a wide variety of treatment options to help manage pain and correct conditions and injuries in the back. When you’re pregnant, though, you may feel…
For people who have inadequate or no medical background, the plethora of medical terms and jargon—and the nuances in the characteristics of medical specialties—can indeed be confusing. Two such terms are “emergency medicine” and “trauma medicine.” They’ve been flung around as though they are synonymous, but the fact of the matter is, they are not….
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…
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…
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…
