OSC Blog
What is Foot Drop and How is it Treated? - Mark W. McFarland, DO
As an Orthopaedic Spine Specialist, I regularly see patients who suffer from Foot Drop or drop foot, which is the inability to lift the front part of their foot. In
Introducing Kimberly D. Maigi, FNP-C to the Hampton Roads Community
We are so pleased to announce that Kimberly D. Maigi, FNP-C, has joined OSC as our newest provider! Kim will be working with Dr. Raj Sureja in the recently opened
Outpatient Knee Replacement - Boyd W. Haynes III, MD
In the summer of 2010, I worked with a patient to schedule her total knee replacement. The patient was a 52 year-old female who was highly-motivated to return to her
What is the Difference Between An Orthopaedic Physician and a Chiropractor? - Mark W. McFarland, DO
As an orthopaedic surgeon, I am often asked what the difference is between what I do and what a chiropractor does. We see patients for a lot of the same
Weight Loss for Treating Arthritis of the Knee
by Robert J. Snyder, MD One day, when you are getting up from a chair, you feel it…that stiffness and soreness in your knee. You try to ignore it, but
The Important Role of an Orthopaedic Physician Assistant - Tonia Yocum, PA-C
Why does an Orthopaedic Surgeon need a Physician Assistant or PA, anyway? I think a bit of background information on the reality of an orthopaedic practice will help you to
When is it Time to See an Orthopaedist? - Robert J. Snyder, MD
Your lower back pain comes and goes, or your wrist only aches if you spend more time than usual at your computer. You manage fine day-to-day, but feel these twinges
Top 5 Characteristics for Selecting a Surgeon - Boyd W. Haynes III, MD
As a practicing Orthopaedic Physician, I am asked clinical questions regularly by my family, friends and even acquaintances that I meet socially. A question that I frequently hear is “How
Fibromyalgia: A Painful and Often Misdiagnosed Condition
by Jenny L. F. Andrus, M.D. I commonly see patients in my busy Interventional Pain Management Practice who present with widespread pain and other troublesome symptomology. They may have been
Peripheral Neuropathy
by Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD As an Interventional Pain Management Specialist at the Orthopaedic & Spine Center, I treat many patients who are suffering with chronic pain caused by
Interventional Pain Management in Cancer Patients - Raj N. Sureja, M.D.
Cancer patients can suffer from several different types of pain, brought on by a range of causes. Often the pain can be controlled with regimented, systemic opioid therapy. According to
Should I Keep a Pain Journal and How Do I Get Started? - Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD
As an Interventional Pain Management Physician, one of the most important parts of my job is figuring out why my patients have pain and how and when their pain affects
Facet Joint Syndrome - Jenny L.F. Andrus, MD
Facet (pronounced “Fah-set”) joints are bony connectors of one vertebra to another. Each spinal level contains two facet joints; one on either side of the spine. These joints guide and
What to Expect During Your Visit to OSC as a Pain Management Patient - Raj N. Sureja, MD
You have scheduled an appointment with one of the Fellowship-trained Inverventional Pain Management specialists at Orthopaedic and Spine Center. What should you expect during the course of your visit and
Common Side Effects of Opioid Medications - Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD
As an Interventional Pain Management specialist, I work to alleviate chronic pain of all types, using minimally-invasive techniques designed to diagnose and treat the underlying cause of painful conditions. In
ACL Reconstruction and Repair - by Boyd W. Haynes III, MD
Usually, when we hear of an athlete who has a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), we wince and may assume that his or her athletic career will never be the
What Technologies Make a Real Difference in Hip Replacement Surgery? by Boyd W. Haynes III, MD
The first successful and reproducible hip replacement surgeries started in the 1960’s, and were used to treat severely painful hips caused by a number of diseases. These ground-breaking surgeries used
2014 OSC Workers' Compensation Symposium - Registration is Open!
We are delighted to announce that registration is open for the 2014 OSC Workers’ Compensation Symposium! 2014 marks the 7th year that Orthopaedic and Spine Center has hosted this event
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia – An Unpleasant Reminder of Shingles by Raj N. Sureja, MD
In my practice, I treat individuals who suffer from chronic pain, which is caused by various medical conditions involving the musculoskeletal or the neurologic systems of the body. I frequently
Fibromyalgia: A Painful and Often Misdiagnosed Condition - Jenny L. F Andrus, MD
I commonly see patients in my Interventional Pain Management Practice who present with widespread pain and other troublesome symptomology. They may have been given an incorrect diagnosis or maybe the