Is Your Lower Back Pain Actually Sacroiliac Joint Pain?
A large percentage of patients with lower back actually suffer from sacroiliac joint related problems. Pain of the sacroiliac joint is an underrated problem: that's because it...
Stem Cell Therapy Delays Need for Total Joint Replacement
MarrowplastyTM is a promising strategy to delay total joint replacementRichard C. Rooney, MD, FACSSeattle Regenerative Medicine Center, Seattle, WA, USABennu Institute, Austin,...
The State of Spine Care in North America
Despite technological advances in the diagnosis and treatment options for spinal conditions, the state of spine care in North America is far from being satisfactory! After 30 years...
Nabil A Ebraheim
Orthopedist
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone strength. The strength of the bone depends on mineral density and bone quality. Osteoporotic bone is at risk of fracture...
Pain Control After Orthopaedic Surgery
Achievement of a good outcome after an orthopaedic procedure such as knee, hip or shoulder replacement, fracture repair, rotator cuff repair, or hip arthroscopy requires that the...
Surgical Volume Matters
Many, many factors come together to obtain an excellent outcome for the patient after orthopedic surgery. Patient expectations and attitudes, and medical diseases all play a role....
Why Exercise Matters to Your Brain
This is a great article by Dr. Charvat, and I completely agree with it. Please read this important article! It will improve the quality of your life!!Why Exercise Matters to...
When Should I Think About Disc Surgery?
Lumbar disc herniations can be found in 40% of asymptomatic patients, and in the neck, almost 30% of asymptomatic patients will have a disc herniation on their MRI. These seem...
Vitamin D, the Wonder Vitamin
Bone health is important to people of all ages. Vitamin D has become an important topic over the last few years as our understanding of its important role in the body expandsWhy...
Wearables in Healthcare: Transforming the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Many of my patients ask me if they should get a new smart watch or other type of fitness tracker for themselves or a loved one this holiday season. I get excited to discuss these...
