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…
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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…
Sleep Problems and Back Pain
Back pain can truly hinder you from getting a good night’s sleep. You try so hard to find a position that makes you comfortable, but every position just seems to make the pain even worse. Adding insult to injury, not getting enough sleep can worsen your back pain. This is because a lack of sleep…
Benefits Of Seeing A Sports Medicine Physician
If you’ve suffered a sports related injury, a sports medicine physician could be the solution to a speedy, effective recovery. Sports medicine isn’t just for athletes, it also offers many benefits for people who only exercise recreationally and for those who are looking to improve their overall performance and fitness level in a safe way….
Broken Bones and Fractures in Children
Children have a lot of energy and are much more physically active than the average adult. They run, jump, play with their friends, and play sports at school. This highly physical lifestyle sometimes causes a broken bone. Even though children’s bones are more flexible than adults’ bones are – so their bones have excellent shock-absorbing…