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.
Read MoreAlmost 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.
Read MoreDid 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.
Read MoreOnce 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreOrthopaedic 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.
Read MoreNeck 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.
Read MoreThe more virus particles you are exposed to, the more likely you are to become infected. Therefore, it stands to reason that the more people we encounter, the higher our risk of virus transmission. Shopping for groceries is when people will likely encounter the highest number of people during the pandemic. So, are you safe when shopping? What about if you need to have surgery?
Read MoreThe trauma of a workplace injury is challenging and stressful, especially when you cannot go into your doctor’s office or receive in-person treatments. It is my goal to do all I can to relieve as much stress as possible from this process by working with you to keep you on the path to recovery. Injured workers continue to receive priority treatment by my team in telemedicine scheduling. I will perform as detailed an examination as possible, in order to evaluate necessary diagnostic testing and the most effective course of treatment. Here are some FAQs regarding treatment during COVID-19.
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