The Surgeon General, American College of Surgeons and CDC are recommending that all non-essential invasive procedures be postponed in the nation’s hospitals. Bon Secours/Mercy Mary lmmaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA will be rescheduling non-essential invasive surgeries as of Monday. March 23 2020, based on close consultation with their surgeons regarding the medical necessity of… Read more »
Tom Toothaker, PT, DPT The athletic and physiotherapy world is currently abuzz with talk about Blood Flow Restriction Therapy or BFRT. This therapy uses a pneumatic restriction cuff (think blood pressure cuff) which is controlled by small computer to ensure patient safety. The cuff inflates and restricts (not stops) venous blood flow return, from a… Read more »
John D. Burrow, DO As a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic specialist, I spent years in medical school learning how to diagnose musculoskeletal conditions. Some issues are easily diagnosed with x-rays and a physical exam, and others require some detective work on my part. Hip arthritis is one of those diagnoses where the symptoms can be misleading. Pain… Read more »
John D. Burrow, DO As a fellowship-trained Joint Replacement Specialist, I see people every day for consultations about their painful knee arthritis. While I’m happy to expertly perform knee replacement surgeries for my patients who need them, I always advise against doing surgery until absolutely necessary. “Absolutely Necessary” means different things to different patients, as… Read more »
John D. Burrow, DO Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a very common malady and is seen in folks as young as their twenties, but is more usually observed in middle age and beyond. It’s the “wear and tear” form of arthritis, which causes cartilage degeneration, swelling, stiffness and pain. Statistics say that about 45%… Read more »
Mark W. McFarland, DO The spinal disc is a marvel of nature – a cushion between our vertebrae to absorb the shocks and traumas of everyday life, a tough ligament that helps create stability for the spinal bones and a joint which allows for some spinal mobility. There are 23 discs in the spine, six… Read more »
Emily A. Ludwig, PsyD As a Psychologist trained to help patients who suffer with the emotional effects of Chronic Pain, I employ a variety of methods to bring healing. Biofeedback is an important self-help tool that patients learn to use whenever they are feeling stressed, painful or otherwise need to reconnect their mind and body…. Read more »
Victoria Skay, LPTA So you’re having a baby! Congratulations! There is so much to do in nine months…pick a name, prepare the nursery, eat nutritious foods, pick out baby clothes, visit a Physical Therapist…what??? That’s right. Making an appointment with a skilled Physical Therapist might be one of the most important preparations you can make… Read more »
Orthopaedic & Spine Center is pleased to introduce Kelsey Wood, MSN, as the newest addition to the OSC Provider team. Kelsey will practice with and assist Dr. Mark McFarland in the office and will provide care and treatment for our patients with spine related conditions . Kelsey earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from… Read more »
Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD Spinal fusion surgery has been the standard of care for treating spinal disorders for the past 120 years. The basics of fusion surgery include making previously mobile bones in the spine not move anymore. This is process is similar to that used in other bone fracture surgery. Originally, bone fractures were… Read more »