OSC's Dr. Raj Sureja (pictured center) with PainTEQ representatives on April 17, 2024 On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, Interventional Pain Management Physician Raj Sureja, MD, performed the first sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion in Virginia, Maryland, and DC, using the PainTEQ
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS As an orthopaedic spine surgeon, I get this titular question multiple times a day seeing patients for clinical consults. They come to see me with nerves that are pinched either in the neck
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS Adult spinal deformities (ASDs) can present complex challenges to spine specialists due to their multifactorial causes, clinical presentations, and impact on a person's quality of life. Individuals with ASDs can have mild discomfort
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS As patients prepare for low back surgery that involves fusing the spinal bones together, I’m often asked what can be done to make the outcome of the procedure successful. Success is usually defined
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Mark W. McFarland, DO This is part three of a three-part FAQ providing detailed information on sacroiliac joint dysfunction which answers frequently asked questions about this condition, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, available treatment options and what you
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS Patients who are preparing for cervical spine surgery have many important aspects of their life to consider, especially about their recovery period. My patients frequently bombard me with questions regarding day-of-surgery preparations and
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Mark W. McFarland, DO This three-part FAQ will provide detailed information on sacroiliac joint dysfunction and answer frequently asked questions about this condition, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and available treatments. Where are the Sacroiliac joints? If you look at the
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, FAAOS, CPE When I have a discussion with patients about potential spinal surgery, they often ask “how extensive will the surgery be and how much of my spine will be affected by the procedure?” Generally,
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Jeffrey R. Carlson MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS Spine surgery is a major procedure which requires thorough preparation to maximize all factors for a successful outcome. I want to offer my insight and practical recommendations to patients preparing for spine surgery
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAOOS Treatment of Non-union The management of non-union in spinal fusion surgery involves a multimodal approach tailored to individual patient characteristics. The following treatment options can be considered: Revision surgery:
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