By Ryan Batdorf, PT, DPT, CMTPT, CVRS The statistics on falls for the elderly are stark: Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Gait and balance require freely moving joints, proper muscle function and strength, and accurate visual and proprioceptive input. As we age, we lose … [Read more...] about The Balancing Act of Aging
HRP Winter 2018
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and Balance Issues
By Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD As a Spine Specialist, I regularly complete cervical spine assessments on patients with balance issues. Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM) is related to the compression of the spinal cord in the neck. This compression disrupts the normal communication between the brain and the body, slowing the information flow through the spinal cord to the … [Read more...] about Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and Balance Issues
The Evolution of Genetic Testing and Immunotherapy in Prostate Cancer
By Mark T. Fleming, MD Genetic testing and targeted drug regimens have revolutionized the care of multiple cancers, particularly breast, colon, and lung cancers. Increasingly, we are discovering similar benefits in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. High-quality genetic testing now can accurately pinpoint both hereditary and somatic mutations, providing … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Genetic Testing and Immunotherapy in Prostate Cancer
Advances in Hand Surgery
By Nicolai B. Baecher, MD With 29 bones and 34 muscles, the hand is a complex creature – and one designed to move. Thanks to improvements in minimally invasive techniques, small-joint prostheses, skin graft substitutes and suture anchors, we often can quickly restore mobility to surgical patients and prevent stiffness and scarring. Surgery is a frequent solution for a … [Read more...] about Advances in Hand Surgery
Prequalification: Focus on Payment, Not Price
By J. Mansisidor If a lender tells you that you’re prequalified for a $275,000 purchase, then you’re qualified to buy any $275,000 property that you desire, right? When you talk with lenders, you want to ask about the maximum purchase price that you qualify for, don’t you? After all, what you want to know is how much house you can afford – even if you plan to purchase below … [Read more...] about Prequalification: Focus on Payment, Not Price
