Fusions Millions of people experience neck pain each year. In most cases, neck and back pain can be managed through physical therapy, home treatments, and medications. For a select few, neck pain can be so severe that it affects their day-to-day life. Surgery may be a permanent solution for a life free from neck […]
Spinal Stenosis The spine is made up of vertebrae, nerves, and discs. Inside the spine, there is a hole where the spinal cord travels through. This is the spinal canal. There are also some other holes where the nerves can connect to the spinal cord, which are located at the joints of the vertebrae. These […]
Lower Back Pain It is so common to injure your back, but other things can cause pain in your back as well. Throughout your life, you might experience back pain. Lumbar back pain is extremely common, which is specifically pain in the lower back. This can make it difficult to perform everyday functions, so […]
Cartilage Damage Explained Cartilage damage can occur for a variety of reasons in different joints in the body. This article will explore how cartilage damage develops and how it can be treated. What Causes Cartilage Damage? Cartilage is connective tissue found in the major joints of the body—shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. […]
Do You Need ACL Reconstruction Surgery? Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a major ligament in your knee. The ACL is one of the two ligaments that helps stabilize your knee. If you have severely injured your ACL, you may require ACL reconstruction surgery. ACL injuries are very common when you are participating in sports […]
Lumbar Microdiscectomy Many people experience lower back pain on a daily basis. There are several different treatments available for back pain, but after everything has been done, numerous people have to turn to surgery. Surgery can be painful and have a long recovery, but there are some options within that category that are considered […]
Spondylolisthesis Despite having a complicated name, spondylolisthesis is relatively easy to explain. This is when one of the vertebrae in a person’s back slips out of place. Sometimes this is extremely painful, but sometimes it is hard to tell when it has happened. There are some common symptoms or warning signs of spondylolisthesis that […]
Do you have painful bunions? Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants delivers affordable, quality, and convenient bunion correction surgery. Foot injury treatment is one of our specialties. Schedule a bunionectomy with us today and get back on your feet—pain-free! What Is a Bunion? A bunion is a bony bump on the side of the big toe. The bump […]
Total Disc Arthroplasty & Total Disc Replacement Degenerative Disc Disease is a common ailment that affects hundreds of people each year. This is not actually a disease, but a condition, where the discs in the spine degenerate. This can happen as a result of age, injury, or other conditions. Sometimes it is painless and causes […]
Lumbar Spinal Fusion For some people who suffer with lower back pain, surgery may be the last option for helping their pain. Most doctors recommend treatments that are less invasive such as physical therapy, steroid injections, and chiropractic adjustments. If these and other methods do not work, surgery may be the best option. There […]
