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I would never think of going anywhere else for treatment for my spine. No one wants to have to see a spine surgeon, but if you need one, there is no one you can trust more than Dr. Bernard…
I was, as always, received with kindness, friendliness, courtesy and helpfulness by everyone I encountered, particularly Dr. Ruark and Nurse Woodall.
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Dry Needling: What You Should Know
Dry needling, also known as intramuscular stimulation, is the use of solid filiform or “noninjection” needles to stimulate specific reactions in an area of muscle tissue and the surrounding fascia, or membrane, in order to alleviate pain. Dry needling has been a viable treatment technique for myofascial (involving the muscle and surrounding connective tissue) pain[…]
Orthopaedic Imaging
If you have a bone or musculoskeletal problem, your physician will usually begin the diagnostic process with x-rays. X-rays are an excellent screening tool for visualizing bone pathologies, such as fractures or degenerative joint disease. In many instances, however, either the presence or absence of findings will warrant a closer look, prompting your attending physician[…]
Staph Infections of the Skin
The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus—staph for short—is so named because when viewed through a microscope, it is berry-shaped and exists in grapelike clusters that have a golden yellow pigment. The root staphyl(e), originally from ancient Greek, refers to a bunch of grapes; coccus, from Latin, refers to something spherical, like a berry; and aureus, also Latin,[…]
Rotator Cuff Tears
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) and tendons (tissue connecting muscle to bone) that surrounds the shoulder joint (Fig). This group of muscles provides stabilization while also allowing movement, which is why the shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in the body. Interestingly enough, many[…]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
In the 16th century, King Charles IX experienced endless pain and contractures after he underwent a surgical procedure. Ambroise Pare (known as the father of modern surgery) recorded the King’s treatment, which is thought to be the earliest documented description of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).1 Formerly known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy (disorder of the[…]
Ice Skating Injuries
Recreational ice skating and related sports, such as hockey, are popular winter activities. Regular participation in ice skating has shown to help individuals maintain balance as they age, but the activity is not without risk. About 1 in every 700 ice skaters will experience an injury,(1) and the average age of those injured is 33[…]
Advanced Surface Technologies for Bone Fusion Webinar
Listen to Dr. Burkus talk about advanced surface technologies in ceramic bone graft substitutes and spinal implants that have demonstrated the ability to better support bone healing in spinal fusions, which can lead to improved outcomes for patients. During this free 16-minute webinar recording, you’ll hear from Dr. Kenneth Burkus on: Current state of ceramic[...]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common injury to the knee with approximately 400,000 reconstructions performed annually. Most people who experience the injury report feeling a pop after making a sudden move to change directions or pivoting during sports play. Soon after the sprain (tear) occurs you experience pain and swelling around the[…]
Managing the Polytrauma Patient
Every day, individuals are brought to emergency rooms or trauma centers with multiple injuries as a result of traumatic events such as car or motorcycle crashes or other high-energy impacts to the body, including falls from heights, crush injuries, or gunshots. A person involved in a traumatic event who has sustained multiple injuries is a[…]
Lateral Epicondylitis: Taming Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis is a common painful condition of the elbow caused by overuse of the muscles of the forearm. Popularly known as tennis elbow because of its association with the sport, it is both a repetitive strain injury and a tendinopathy (diseased or abnormal condition of the tendon). Various studies have identified the repetitive wrist[…]