A Patient's Guide to Anterior Lumbar Fusion with Cages Introduction Anterior lumbar fusion is an operation done on the front…
A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Disc Herniation Introduction Although people often refer to a disc herniation as a slipped disc,…
A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Spondylolisthesis Introduction Normally, the bones of the spine (the vertebrae) stand neatly stacked on top…
A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Spondylolysis Introduction Spondylolysis happens when a crack forms in the bony ring on the back…
A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Laminectomy Introduction Lumbar laminectomy is a surgical procedure to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves.…
A Patient's Guide to Low Back Pain Introduction Low back pain is one of the main reasons Americans visit their…
A Patient's Guide to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Introduction According to the North American Spine Society (NASS), spinal stenosis describes a…
A Patient's Guide to Thoracic Spine Anatomy Introduction The section of the spine found in the upper back is called…
A Patient's Guide to Finger Fusion Surgery Introduction Arthritis of the finger joints may be surgically treated with a fusion…
A Patient's Guide to PIP Joint Injuries of the Finger Introduction We use our hands constantly, placing them in harm's…
A Patient's Guide to Mallet Finger Injuries Introduction When you think about how much we use our hands, it's not…
A Patient's Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Introduction Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common problem affecting the hand and…
A Patient's Guide to Arthritis of the Thumb Introduction When you stop to think about how much you use your…
A Patient's Guide to Artificial Joint Replacement of the Thumb Introduction If nonsurgical treatments are not successful in easing problems…
A Patient's Guide to Resection (Excision) Arthroplasty of the Thumb Introduction Thumb arthritis may be surgically treated with a procedure…
A Patient's Guide to Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery Introduction Dupuytren's contracture is a fairly common disorder of the fingers. It most…
A Patient's Guide to Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Introduction Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition affecting the wrist and…
A Patient's Guide to Thumb Fusion Surgery Introduction Thumb arthritis may be surgically treated with a fusion procedure. The bones…
A Patient's Guide to Dupuytren's Contracture Introduction Dupuytren's contracture is a fairly common disorder of the fingers. It most often…
A Patient's Guide to Arthritis of the Finger Joints Introduction When you stop to think about how much you use…