What to Do When Summer Fun Ends in Disaster
Monday July 27, 2009
No one wants to think the unthinkable, especially during the summer months when you are supposed to be having fun. But a serious neck injury is a possibility when ... Read More
Tricyclic Antidepressants
Monday July 20, 2009
It's important to choose your pain medications wisely.
Tricyclic antidepressants are a class of drug sometimes prescribed off label for chronic back pain. An example is amitriptyline. Amitriptyline is ... Read More
Back Pain Expletives
Tuesday July 14, 2009
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If you think you should keep your expletives to your self when you get a crick in your neck or your injure your back, think again.
A ... Read More
Bone Graft Material - BMP - How Does It Affect Spinal Fusion Outcomes?
Monday July 6, 2009
Bone morphogenic protein (BMP) – that’s a mouthful to say – is a bone graft material that is used in about ¼ of all spinal fusions. Its use is ... Read More
Acetaminophen Dosage
Wednesday July 1, 2009
Just because over-the-counter pain medications are sold without a doctor’s prescription, this does not mean they are always safe to take. I’m talking specifically about acetaminophen, aka Tylenol, which ... Read More