Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD Dactylitis is a symptom that is most often seen in patients who have inflammatory Psoriatic or Rheumatoid arthritis, which are auto-immune diseases. It is also known as “Sausage Finger” or “Sausage Toe” because of the localized, painful swelling that causes digits to look like sausages. The fingers or toes may also… Read more »
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Dr. Raj Sureja Speaks on Neurostimulation for Chronic Pain – Tuesday, June 19 at 7:00 PM
There are effective options to treat pain, other than surgery and medication. Neurostimulation will be discussed at the June OSC Community Lecture with Dr. Raj Sureja! Spinal Cord Stimulation: An Effective Therapy for Chronic Pain Join Dr. Raj Sureja and learn how Neurostimulation can be used to successfully manage pain of the back, trunk, and limbs, greatly reducing… Read more »
Dr. Mark McFarland Trains on the Globus and Brain Lab Robotic & Navigation Systems for Spine Surgery
This past weekend, Dr. Mark McFarland went to Philadelphia, PA to learn about, explore and be trained on the Globus Robotic and Navigation System for Spine surgery. OSC Surgeons are constantly learning about new products and services to improve surgical technique, the surgical experience and outcomes for their patients. Dr. McFarland is in the process… Read more »
Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD The human skeleton is a remarkable structure that supports our body and allows us to walk upright, run with the wind, bend over to pick up a child, carry heavy loads and hundreds of other tasks every day. The main component of our skeleton is bone, a mineralized, living composite that… Read more »
Mallet Toe
Mark W. McFarland, DO At OSC, we see patients with orthopaedic issues on a daily basis, including those with foot problems. A common foot deformity condition we treat is called Mallet Toe. Here, I will describe the condition and explain how it is treated. Whenever a second, third or fourth toe bends abnormally at the… Read more »
Dr. Robert Snyder Speaks about Knee Replacement at the OSC May Community Lecture
Chronic knee pain is no joke. Don’t avoid enjoyable activities because of pain and lack of function. Learn about treatment options at our upcoming lecture! The Perfect Solution for your Knee Replacement: A Custom-made Knee Join Dr. Bob Snyder as he discusses both surgical and non-surgical treatment options for some of the most-commonly seen knee… Read more »
Depression and Spine Surgery
Mark McFarland, DO Imagine this scenario: You have had significant, unrelenting back pain for months. You’ve seen several doctors and had x-rays and an MRI. You were diagnosed with a major spine issue, such as spinal stenosis or a herniated disc. You’ve tried various conservative treatments, like physical therapy, oral medications and epidural steroid injections,… Read more »
The Role of a Psychometrist at OSC
by Joshua Willson, Certified Psychometrist A Psychometrist is a professional who specializes in administering neuropsychological tests to collect quantitative (numerical) and qualitative (observational) data about a patient’s cognitive functioning and mental ability. Quantitative data is derived from statistical analysis of the patient’s raw scores. The data are compared to results from normative groups: average people… Read more »
Psychological Assessment at OSC
By Joshua Willson, Certified Psychometrist The physicians in the OSC Interventional Pain Management Department recognize that chronic pain is a reality involving both physiological and psychological factors. Pain does not exist in a social vacuum, and non-physiological factors such as personality, cognitions, beliefs, socio-cultural variables, learning and emotional reactivity all significantly affect a patient’s perception… Read more »
Dr. Cal Robinson Lectured at 2018 International Pain Management Conference in Vienna, Austria
OSC’s Dr. F. Cal Robinson was invited to lecture at 6th Edition of The International Conference on Pain Management, held March 26-28, 2018 in Vienna, Austria. The theme of this year’s conference was: “Unique Pioneering Research, strategies and approaches in Pain Management” which brings together professionals particularly interested in the Pain Management research work and… Read more »