Dr. Jeffrey Carlson is an orthopedic and spine surgeon in Newport News, VA, who focuses on injuries and disorders of the spine, as well as general orthopedic issues and concerns. He believes in educating his patients and the general public, and regularly answers questions about a variety of orthopedic and spine conditions, and shares helpful information on conservative and surgical treatment options, the healing process, and much more.
To make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Carlson in Newport News, VA, call (757) 596-1900 or schedule an appointment online. Our office is located 40 minutes from Virginia Beach and an hour from Richmond, VA.
Dr. Jeffrey Carlson is an orthopedic and spine surgeon in Newport News, VA, who focuses on injuries and disorders of the spine, as well as general orthopedic issues and concerns. He believes in educating his patients and the general public, and regularly answers questions about a variety of orthopedic and spine conditions, and shares helpful information on conservative and surgical treatment options, the healing process, and much more.
To make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Carlson in Newport News, VA, call (757) 596-1900 or schedule an appointment online. Our office is located 40 minutes from Virginia Beach and an hour from Richmond, VA.
By Dr. Jeffrey Carlson, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon When I tell patients they may be able to go home the same day after spine surgery, the reaction is almost always the same: "Wait...I can go home the same day after back
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Separating Fact From Fiction By Dr. Jeffrey Carlson, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon One of the most common reactions I see in my office has nothing to do with the diagnosis itself. It's what happens when I mention screws and rods. Patients often
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Many patients are surprised that spinal fusion surgeries are done as an outpatient. Most of the time patients will remark that insurance companies are forcing surgeons to do this. Sure, insurance companies are businesses and want to save money on
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Patients with lumbar disc herniations and sciatica come to my office in pain and seeking treatment. After we discuss the options, including medication, injections, physical therapy and surgery, they often ask how they could have ruptured a disc. We discuss
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In the treatment of spinal degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis and disc herniation, there are three main options: (1) therapeutic exercise or manipulation, (2) medications and injections, and (3) surgery. I prefer to place patients on a non-operative care pathway
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A consistent question from patients who are considering cervical spine fusion surgery is whether they will need another surgery. There has long been the “once you have one surgery you will need another” urban tale. This sentiment has been borne
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There is a lot of interest and excitement in our country about the GLP-1 class of medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound etc). These newer medications have been approved for the control of diabetes, and some have been approved for weight
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Back pain is extremely common, with 80% of adults experiencing it at some point in their lives. Fortunately, not all back pain is caused by a spinal condition or deformity that requires medical intervention. In fact, back pain is often
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A frequent question from patients considering cervical spine surgery is about any related hospital stay. A good question whose answer has evolved over the years I have been in practice. This became a particularly pressing concern during the COVID-19 pandemic,
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Lower back pain affects everyone at some point in their lives. Mostly lower back pain is short lived and gets better with rest and anti-inflammatory medications. Other options include beginning a physical therapy program to improve your core strength and
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