Understanding the Facts and Myths of Laser Spine Surgery
Understanding the Facts and Myths of Laser Spine Surgery
What is laser spine surgery? Laser spine surgery, a term popularized largely by advertising, refers to the use of a laser for various routine minimally invasive surgical spine procedures. Examples include bulging or herniated discs, sciatica,...
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
For decades, the only way to access the necessary areas for spinal surgery was through open surgery. During open spine surgery, a five- to six-inch incision is made along the back, after which muscles are...
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Get the Facts on Muscle Activation
If you don’t use it, you lose it. This is the ultimate survival technique of the human body. Whether you call it efficient or just plain lazy, the body won’t support something it doesn’t need. This...
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Shining the Spotlight on Anterior Hip Replacement
Anterior hip replacement is one of many approaches joining the minimally invasive trend in the surgical arena. With this technique—as well as all other minimally invasive techniques—the goal is to decrease the trauma to the...
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Understanding the Benefits of WALANT Surgery
With advances in medicine changing every day, it’s no shock that science has come up with an alternative to hand surgery without the need for general anesthesia. Known as the wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet procedure—WALANT...
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Dr. Baione Discusses Arthritis Treatments
Dr. William Baione of University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) recently gave a lecture about various nonsurgical and surgical treatments for arthritis, including in the knees and hips. Check out Dr. Baione discussing these innovative treatments today!...
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Dr. Harwood Discusses NAVIO
Dr. David A. Harwood of University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) recently presented to an audience of his peers about the NAVIO Surgical System. NAVIO is a revolutionary tool used to assist with partial and total knee...
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Why Poor Movement Mechanics are Hurting You
The human body is an elaborate bridge built with a skeleton as the supports and with muscle acting as the suspension cables. Many health professionals focus on how to maintain the bridge, but are they...
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Are You at Risk For an ACL Injury?
It goes without saying that the modern athlete has a strong support staff of parents, coaches and a number of trainers, each doing their best to ensure that athlete is safe on and off of...
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Dr. Swan Appointed as Director Twice Over at Raritan Bay Medical Center
We are proud to announce that our very own Dr. Kenneth G. Swan, Jr. has been appointed as Director, Division of Orthopedic Surgery and Medical Director of the Human Motion Institute at Raritan Bay Medical...
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