Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, FAOOS, CPE When I have a discussion with patients about potential spinal surgery, they often ask “how extensive will the surgery be and how much of my spine will be affected by the procedure?” Generally,
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Jeffrey R. Carlson MD, MBA, FAOOS, CPETom Toothaker, PT, DPT First, let’s address the confusion surrounding the term physiotherapist. Physiotherapists (a term used in the British Commonwealth, Europe, and many parts of the world) and physical therapists (the nomenclature used
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Jeffrey R. Carlson MD, MBA, CPE, FAOOS Spine surgery is a major procedure which requires thorough preparation to maximize all factors for a successful outcome. I want to offer my insight and practical recommendations to patients preparing for spine surgery
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAOOS Treatment of Non-union The management of non-union in spinal fusion surgery involves a multimodal approach tailored to individual patient characteristics. The following treatment options can be considered: Revision surgery:
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAOOS Spinal fusion surgery is performed to stabilize the spinal column by promoting the fusion of adjacent vertebrae. Successful fusion depends on the formation of a bony bridge between two or more spinal vertebrae,
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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 and nutrients carried to and from the spinal discs, tissues,
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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 spinal fusion surgery from a strictly inpatient setting to an
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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 really big deal by the insurance company and required an
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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 patients may or may not have nerve compression and I
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Please join us in congratulating Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD for his achievement in earning a Masters in Business Administration from Longwood University. Dr. Carlson completed his 31 hours of coursework in February 2023 with a concentration in General Business Administration.
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