A Safe and Stress-Free Option for Family Planning By Samay Sappal, MD Persistent apprehension about the vasectomy process has left many men reluctant to consider a simple and effective form of permanent birth control. Unlike tubal ligation, vasectomy is an outpatient procedure with an extremely low risk of complications. Depending on a patient’s anatomy, the average … [Read more...] about Vasectomy
Spring 2024
Advancements in Treating Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
Mark W. McFarland, DO & Raj N. Sureja, MD In our practice, we diagnose many patients who suffer from sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, who may have been previously treated for idiopathic chronic low back pain. The National Institutes of Health states, “Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is an underappreciated source of mechanical low back pain, affecting between 15 and 30% of … [Read more...] about Advancements in Treating Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome: Raising Awareness for the “Zebras”
By Rosemarie “Rosie” E. McFather, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC We are all taught in our medical training that common things occur commonly; however, in some cases, when we hear hoof beats, we may need to look out for a dazzle of zebras. Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a hereditary connective tissue disorder resulting from genetic mutations in various connective tissues, was previously … [Read more...] about Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome: Raising Awareness for the “Zebras”
Regulatory Compliance and a Long-Term Care Medical Director’s Role
By Peter Mellette Many physicians work in long-term care settings such as nursing facilities and retirement communities, attending to residents directly and instructing nursing staff on protocols to follow. Knowledge of federal guidance is helpful for attending physicians and for hired or contracted medical directors. Nursing facilities pay medical directors (or their … [Read more...] about Regulatory Compliance and a Long-Term Care Medical Director’s Role
Does Robotic Technology Have a Future in Orthopaedic Surgery?
By Daniel R. Cavazos, MD, FAAOS The advancements in orthopaedic total joint arthroplasty have been quite successful. Studies report that total hip arthroplasty (THA) has patient satisfaction rates of 90 to 95%, with a 20-year survivorship of the implant. Contrarily, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) outcomes provide only 80 to 85% patient satisfaction, with satisfaction defined … [Read more...] about Does Robotic Technology Have a Future in Orthopaedic Surgery?
