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Ten Signs It is Time to Replace Your Everyday Work Shoes, Based on Science
Robert J. Snyder MD When it comes to replacing your everyday working shoes, there are ten signs to consider, many which are based on published scientific data. See if you
Dr. Robert Snyder Performs Three ConforMIS Lateral Unicondylar Knee Replacements in One Day at MIH
We thought it noteworthy that OSC’s own orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Robert (Bob) Snyder performed three lateral unicondylar knee replacements in one day at Mary Immaculate Hospital and he himself has
“Dead Leg”: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Dead Leg, also known as a thigh contusion, is a common sports injury that causes significant pain and discomfort, and if left untreated, can lead
Cortisone Injections for Treating Chronic Pain
Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD Chronic pain is a common and often debilitating condition that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. It is defined as pain that lasts
Ten Natural Pain Relievers for Chronic Pain
Raj N. Sureja, MD Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, significantly reducing quality of life and leading to other health problems such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. Natural
What Can Cause Limping? – Part V – Thighs
Robert J. Snyder, MD The thighs are anatomical workhorses, with the largest bone and muscles of the body which carry our weight, help us to lift heavy objects and to
What Can Cause Limping? – Part IV – The Knees
John D. Burrow, DO In Parts I-III of this series, Dr. Boyd Haynes has worked his way up the leg from the feet to the ankles, shins, and calves to
Centralized or Central Pain Syndrome (CPS) – Part II – Contrast & Comparison to Other Pain Syndromes
Raj N. Sureja, MD In the table below, you can easily compare and contrast the symptoms of Central Pain Syndrome, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. SYMPTOM CPS
Centralized or Central Pain Syndrome (CPS) – Part I – Causes & Symptoms
Raj N. Sureja, MD In my job as an Interventional Pain Management Specialist, I treat patients with painful nerve conditions every day. Many of my patients have issues with inflamed
What Can Cause Limping – Part II – Ankle Issues
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD In the last article, we discussed common issues with the toes and feet that can cause limping. In this part of the series, we’re going
Naproxen Sodium
Raj N. Sureja, MD In two previous articles, Dr. Andrus discussed two over-the-counter analgesics, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen, that are commonly used for the treatment of pain. In this article, I
What Can Cause Limping – Part III – The Shins and Calves
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD As we continue this journey up the leg to uncover the many causes for limping, our next stop will be the shins and calf muscles.
What Can Cause Limping? Part I
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD As an Orthopaedic physician, I see folks everyday who come in for a consultation regarding a limp in their gait. They may have pain associated
What is an “Hip Pointer” and Why Does it Hurt so Badly?
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD I’m a Fellowship-trained Sports Medicine physician and I regularly treat athletes who are injured while playing the sports they love. Each sport has its own
What Materials are in the ConforMIS Knee Implant?
A question came through on our blog recently regarding the composition of the specific materials used in the ConforMIS Knee Prosthesis. That’s a great question and one that I’m happy
Seven (Really Twelve) Reasons You May Have Back Pain
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS You smoke or vape (yes, marijuana counts) – smoking cuts blood flow by constricting blood vessels and arteries and reducing the amount of oxygen
Lumbar Laminectomy
Mark W. McFarland, DO A big part of my job as a Spine Surgeon is discerning how much surgery is needed to achieve the goal of pain relief and decompression
Outpatient Multi-Level Cervical and Lumbar Fusion – Part II – Pain Management
Jeffrey R Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS In my last article, I discussed how changes in surgical technique, instrumentation, biologics and anesthesia had helped to pave the way for moving
Outpatient Multi-level Cervical and Lumbar Fusion – Part I
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS In the old days (a mere 10-15 years ago), when I performed a multi-level spine fusion on a patient, it was considered a
Posterior Cervical Fusion
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, FAAOS, CPE As a Spine Surgeon, I often must perform cervical spine fusion procedures on my patients who have spinal instability in the neck. These