How to Know When You Might Need Spine Surgery?

The spine is a complex structure that plays a critical role in our overall health and well-being. However, when spine-related issues arise, they can significantly impact your quality of life.

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Workers Compensation Patients Return to Work After SI Joint Fusion

With SI joint dysfunction and low back pain are common in the worker’s compensation claims Dr. Khanna assessed 15 work comp patients were accessed for return to work timeframe.

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Cortical Bone Trajectory Screws Using the Cannulator Technique - Accuracy and Reoperation Rates

There have been many previous studies looking at the placement of freehand standard trajectory pedicle screws, compared with robotic navigated placement. But, this is the first paper that has looked at revision rates for malpositioned cortical screws.

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Your Partner In Worker's Comp

I see myself and my staff as your partner in a worker’s compensation, navigating the complex requirements of the industry. I have a dedicated Workers’ Compensation team that is ready to assist in making the injury and claim management process as smooth as possible. And I know worker’s comp means questions! Here are a few common ones my patients ask.

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How to Tell If Your Back and Neck Pain is Acute, Chronic or Severe

Almost everyone will have a minor back or neck problem at one time in their life. And, generally, the movements of our body do not cause problems. It is the not surprising everyday wear and tear, overuse &/or injury cause pain symptoms to surface. Back problems and injuries also often occur during sports, recreational activities, work-related tasks or various home projects.

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September is Pain Awareness Month

Did you know September is Pain Awareness Month? This month we focus on education around the various aspects of acute and chronic pain, pain management and pain treatment.

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Entering A New Era of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery - It's Time For Augmented Reality

Once only a futuristic thought, augmented reality in surgery may be upon us sooner than you think. The days of robots, scanners and headsets feeding doctors information to drive safety for spine surgical patients is here. Augmedics has released the first FDA approved augmented reality technology to allow spine surgeons to now see the entire spine through the surface of the patient.

Safety In Spine Surgery

The importance of providing a safe environment for patients has taken on new meaning in the era of COVID-19. And, while I have previously written extensively on safety in spine surgery, the process and procedures become even more crucial to providing reproducibly good surgical outcomes for patients, with low complication rates.

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An Overview of Medical PPE Masks for Orthopaedic Surgery - As published in AAOS Now

Orthopaedic surgery mask requirements may be more specialized due to the physical nature of many of the specialty’s procedures. This article provides a general overview of different medical mask options. As published in AAOS Now.

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PREPARING FOR YOUR SURGERY

There are many aspects to preparing for back surgery, especially in this time of cautious return to elective surgery. Not all patients need every component. Every patient can benefit from putting together a set question and prep list. This is an incredibly helpful tool for patients and your doctor.

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Neck and Arm Pain: Do I Need Surgery?

Neck pain associated with arm numbness and pain (cervical radiculopathy) are a common reason a patient seeks help. Many times this neck and arm pain can also accompany weakness or difficulty manipulating the fingers to do common tasks, such as buttoning a shirt. Most patients see significant improvement through nonsurgical methods including medications, physical therapy, targeted pain injections and time. However, when these do not improve symptoms, surgery may need to be considered.

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