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What You Need to Know About Recovering From Spine Surgery
When non-surgical, chronic back pain treatment has failed, surgery may be the logical next step. For your spine surgery to be a success, it is important to prepare you and your home for the recovery process. Your doctor should provide you with complete recovery instructions, but knowing what you will need post-surgery helps you to be an…
Read MoreWhy You Should Choose a Physician-Owned Hospital for Your Surgical Procedures
Some of the best hospitals in the United States are physician-owned hospitals. What benefits could you reap from choosing a physician-owned hospital in Arkansas for your surgical procedure? A government study published in December 2012 reports that the number one hospital in the United States for quality of patient care was a physician-owned hospital. The same study…
Read MoreRotator Cuff Tendinitis: Symptoms and Surgical Repair Options
If you suffer from chronic shoulder pain, you may have rotator cuff tendinitis. If left untreated, tendinitis can cause permanent strength and motion loss in your affected arm. When nonsurgical options like medication and steroid injections are not relieving your chronic shoulder pain, surgery may be an option. If you have severe shoulder tendinitis, rotator…
Read MoreCan Radiofrequency Rhizotomy Help Eliminate My Chronic Back Pain?
If you are suffering from chronic back pain, the radiofrequency rhizotomy procedure may be the key to relief. Chronic pain costs Americans $500 billion a year in medical bills and lost productivity. If you suffer from chronic back pain and cannot, or do not wish to, undergo an invasive spinal surgery, radiofrequency rhizotomy may be a viable option for…
Read MoreWhat To Do When Your Sciatica Pain Is Out of Control
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body. When it flares up, pain and discomfort can limit your everyday activities. Sciatica pain treatment varies in intensity based on the level of pain you experience. The sciatic nerve runs from your pelvis, through your hips and buttocks, and down the back of each leg.…
Read MoreCarpal Tunnel vs. Trigger Finger: Compare the Symptoms and Corrective Procedures
If you are experiencing pain in your hands or wrists, you may be experiencing symptoms of either Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Trigger Finger. Certain symptoms differentiate the two conditions, and dictate the course of treatment. Carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger both affect your hand; causing pain, stiffness, and reduced ability to work or manipulate…
Read MoreSurgical Options for Treating the Painful Side Effects of a Herniated Disc
More than three million Americans suffer from a herniated disc in their back each year. Surgical options are often the optimal solution for treating extreme pain associated with a ruptured or herniated disc. The painful side effects of a herniated disc in the spine are usually the result of age-related wear and tear or degeneration in the spinal…
Read MoreWhen Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy the Right Treatment for You?
If you are one of the millions of individuals affected by joint, nerve, or muscle discomfort, platelet-rich plasma therapy may be the best course of treatment for your condition. Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP), a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure, can potentially speed the healing process in many chronic conditions and injuries. By extracting a small sample of…
Read MoreArkansas Surgical Hospital Ranked High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals”
The U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Common Care has rated Arkansas Surgical Hospital “High Performing” in hip and knee replacements. The ratings evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide and rated them on the following scale: below average, average, or high performers. Only 10% of hospitals reviewed received High Performing ratings. The Best…
Read MoreRelieve Your Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery Using Interventional Pain Medicine
Chronic back pain can often be treated without surgery. Interventional pain medicine offers a number of alternatives to surgery that are designed to help you overcome chronic back pain and live a fuller life. Acute pain can lead to chronic pain when it is left untreated. Chronic pain disables more people than cancer or heart…
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