Have you been told you need a knee replacement, but you aren’t sure what implant is the right choice for you? Join Dr. Jeffrey Carlson as he compares and contrasts traditional knee replacement to the more technologically-advanced knee replacement systems available today. Learn how surgeons can use MRI or CT images of the patient’s pre-surgical… Read more »
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Spinal Fusion Update from Shannon Woods
Hello everyone! It has been a while since I last blogged about my experiences with my herniated cervical disc, so I thought it would be appropriate to give you an update… After what was a relatively long period of being able to manage my discomfort from my disc herniation, about 3 months ago, things started… Read more »
Can Antibiotics Cure Back Pain?
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD and Managing Partner of Orthopaedic & Spine Center Last week, a very interesting study from Denmark was published, which suggested that chronic back pain may be improved or cured with an antibiotic regimen. The Orthopaedic world was abuzz with the news and many began dreaming of the immense changes that could… Read more »
Jeffrey Carlson, MD Speaks About Spine Conditions – May 21st at 7:00 PM, at OSC
“Effective Treatments for Pinched Nerves, Slipped Discs and Spinal Stenosis” In this interactive discussion, Dr. Carlson will highlight both non-surgical and surgical treatment options for the some of the more commonly seen conditions of the Spine. Dr. Carlson will show video snippets of actual surgical procedures and explain those procedures in detail. Learn about the latest… Read more »
Dr Jeffrey Carlson M.D. Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Introducing Dr Jeffrey Carlson M.D. Managing Partner of OSC, Chief of Surgery at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News VA Dr. Jeffrey Carlson M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of spine disorders and injuries. Dr. Carlson is the managing partner of Orthopaedic & Spine Center and is the Chief… Read more »
A Day In the Life of an Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
by Orthopaedic & Spine Center’s Tonia Yocum, PA-C (Physicians Assistant – Certified) On a typical surgical day, I am up and out of bed at 5:15 AM. I leave the house at 6:00 AM and normally arrive at the hospital around 6:30 AM. I usually change into surgical scrubs when I arrive, although I wear… Read more »
How Active Can I Be After Spine Surgery?
OSC’s Dr Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD Explains What You Can Do After Surgery on Your Spine Patients often ask about the activities that they will be allowed to participate in after they have spine surgery. Many fear that they will not be able to return to their previous level of activity and are doomed to… Read more »