June 21, 2017
The Impact of Vertebral Compression Fractures
The Impacts of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, often leading to fractures of the hips, spine and wrists. Fractures are often the first visible sign of osteoporosis, and if left unrecognized and untreated can have a profound effect on a person’s quality of life and daily activities.
We learn about the causes and prevention methods of osteoporosis from Dr. Heather Hofflich, DO, as well as treatment options with Dr. Douglas Beall, MD, including the vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. Finally we get to hear from two patients who benefited from a kyphoplasty and how their quality of life has improved.
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Rotator cuff disease is a painful, progressive condition resulting from damage and/or injury to one or more of the 4 tendons of the rotator cuff. REGENETEN is a collagen-based bioinductive implant that can be used to treat both partial- and full-thickness rotator cuff tears. Melanoma is one of the most common cancers found among young […]
PROMOTED
Rotator cuff disease is a painful, progressive condition resulting from damage and/or injury to one or more of the 4 tendons of the rotator cuff. REGENETEN is a collagen-based bioinductive implant that can be used to treat both partial- and full-thickness rotator cuff tears.
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There’s nothing quite like a bowl of your mom’s homemade chicken soup when you’ve got a cold. Aside from the comforting and yummy taste of the soup, it’s also a beneficial choice from a nutritional standpoint. Whether or not you have your mom there to take care of you when you’re feeling under the weather, […]
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