Mark W. McFarland, DO The bones in our bodies are living tissue and they can grow and repair themselves when broken or damaged. The process by which they do so is called osteogenesis, literally “bone beginning”. From birth, our bones grow and strengthen according to the genetic code passed along to us from our parents. … Read more »
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Coastal Virginia Magazine’s 2107 OSC “Top Docs” Announced!
We would like to congratulate four OSC physicians on being voted “2017 Top Docs” in a survey conducted by Coastal Virginia Magazine! From left to right: Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD; Boyd W. Haynes III, MD; Raj N. Sureja, MD and Mark W. McFarland, DO This survey is conducted annually and is sent to physicians… Read more »
September’s Lecture Features Dr. Mark McFarland Speaking about Spine Conditions
Find Relief for Back, Neck, and Limb Pain: Effective Treatments for Pinched Nerves, Slipped Discs and Spinal Stenosis - presented by Dr. Mark McFarland Join Dr. Mark McFarland as he discusses both non-surgical and surgical treatment options for common conditions of the spine. Learn about Epidural Steroid Injections, a very common and effective non-surgical treatment… Read more »
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
Mark W. McFarland, DO Workplace injuries are very common, no matter how careful and mindful a worker or an employer may be. Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are the largest category of workplace injuries. They occur frequently and are a very expensive problem for employees and companies across the country. WMSDs are a group of painful… Read more »
OSC’s August Community Lecture - Dr. Mark McFarland and Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine: Stem Cell and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Join Dr. Mark McFarland for an interactive discussion about Stem Cell and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. Regenerative Medicine uses the body’s own healing properties to repair damaged cartilage and tendon, mend torn ligaments, heal damaged spinal discs and restore function, without surgery. Not only for top… Read more »
We’re so Glad he’s Here! Meet Weston Lee McFarland!
Say hello to Weston Lee McFarland, the newest member of the OSC Family! West was born on July 1, 2024 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. At birth, he weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz. and measured 21.5 inches long. Mark W. McFarland, DO and Erin Lee McFarland, PA-C are the proud parents of this sweet baby… Read more »
We Welcome Lauren Copley, PA-C to the OSC Family!
OSC is delighted to welcome Lauren Copley, PA-C as our newest provider and member of the OSC team! Starting on Wednesday, July 5, Lauren will serve as an Orthopaedic Physician Assistant for OSC Specialists Mark McFarland, DO and John Burrow, DO. She will assist in surgery at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital and in patient… Read more »
Posterior Cervical Decompression or Microdiscectomy
Mark W. McFarland, DO As an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, I perform surgery on patients each week for spine conditions that can’t be treated conservatively or that didn’t respond when treated non-surgically. In surgery, the spine can be accessed from either the front (anterior), the side (lateral) or the back (posterior) of the body. Each access… Read more »
Laminotomy vs. Laminectomy
Mark W. McFarland, DO Some spine conditions can put pressure on spinal nerves and/or the spinal cord. This pressure or compression can result in pain, numbness, limb weakness and lack of function and/or balance. If left untreated, permanent nerve damage may occur. Common medical conditions at fault are: Degenerative disc… Read more »
Understanding Lumbago
Mark W. McFarland, DO The term “lumbago” may remind you of the TV show, Sanford and Son, where the main character, Fred Sanford, would hobble around, holding his lower back and calling to his wife, Elizabeth, in heaven. He often complained of lumbago. We don’t hear that term as much anymore, but it simply refers… Read more »