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Get to Know Your Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Bowen!
Get to know your orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Scott Bowen! Dr. Bowen is a compassionate and dedicated Arkansas orthopedic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Scott Bowen has been practicing medicine for 29 years. Dr. Bowen is a Little Rock native who graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1977 and received his medical…
Read MoreHow to Prevent an ACL Tear
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears can cause chronic pain and make it difficult to bend or move your affected knee. Knowing how to prevent an ACL tear can help lower your risk for this type of injury. ACL tears are among the most common knee injuries. They occur when the anterior cruciate ligament, which helps stabilize…
Read MoreMuscles and Bones: The Make Up of Your Hip Joint Pain
Various muscles, bones, and tendons make up your hip joint. When one or more of these parts is damaged or worn down, muscle and joint pain in your hip can occur. Pain and stiffness in your hip results from injuries or deterioration of the bones, muscles, and tendons that are part of this joint. By…
Read MoreThe Advantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Surgery for certain spinal conditions can be done using traditional, open procedures or minimally invasive techniques. Spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and other spinal conditions can cause persistent or severe pain that does not respond to medication, physical therapy, or other nonsurgical forms of treatment. When this happens, your neurosurgeon may recommend traditional or minimally invasive spine surgery. Minimally invasive…
Read MoreArkansas Surgical Hospital Announces Two New Physician Owners
Arkansas Surgical Hospital has added two physician owners: Larry Nguyen, MD and Samuel A. Moore, DO. Arkansas Surgical Hospital has added two physician owners, bringing the total number to sixteen. Larry Nguyen, MD and Samuel A. Moore, DO are orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Nguyen specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction as well as general orthopedics. Dr.…
Read MoreGet to Know Your Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Stewart!
Meet your orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jason Stewart! Dr. Stewart is a caring and knowledgeable orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knee, hip, and shoulder surgeries. Dr. Jason Stewart graduated from the Hendrix College in 1992 and received his medical degree in 1996 from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he completed his residency and…
Read MoreWhy Can’t I Move My Shoulder or Lift My Arm?
One of the most common causes of pain in your shoulder or arm that makes it difficult to move or lift are rotator cuff injuries. The group of tendons and muscles in your rotator cuff help provide stability and allow your shoulder to rotate. Injuries to these tendons and muscles can result in pain that…
Read MoreGet to Know Your Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shahim!
Meet your neurosurgeon, Dr. Reza Shahim! Dr. Shahim is a talented and compassionate neurosurgeon who specializes in all aspects of neurological care, including minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Shahim graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1995 and completed his neurological residency at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He returned to…
Read MoreDo You Need Spinal Decompression Surgery?
Spinal decompression can provide relief for ongoing back pain and other symptoms associated with certain spine conditions. Spinal decompression treatments are available in nonsurgical and surgical forms depending on the severity of your condition. If you experience persistent back pain and stiffness, you know that common forms of treatment like pain medication and physical therapy…
Read MoreWhich Pain Management Procedure Could Help Relieve Your Chronic Back Pain?
Learn different ways you can safely and effectively treat your chronic back pain and enhance your mental and physical health. It is estimated that 80 percent of people will experience some form of back pain during their lives, and chronic back pain can become a serious issue for many patients. Chronic back pain is sometimes the result…
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