Three Signs You Need Back Surgery
Three Signs You Need Back Surgery
Back pain can seem like the end of the world when you’re suffering, but it’s not. There’s almost always a solution. Believe it or not, sometimes the simplest solution is to wait. The majority of...
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Dr. McDonnell Featured on Podcast
University Orthopaedic Associates’ (UOA) own Dr. Matthew McDonnell recently appeared on an episode of Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast. Dr. McDonnell and host Dr. Zinovy Meyler of Princeton Spine and Joint had a far-ranging...
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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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Football Injury Update – Episode 31: Ryan Mathews
The Eagles may have outplayed the Giants, spoiling their chance to clinch the playoffs outright before the last game of the season against the Redskins by forcing Manning to throw three picks. However, they...
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Football Injury Update – Episode 24: Rob Gronkowski
The New England Patriots squeaked out a win against the hapless New York Jets last weekend. While a win is a win, they were without their run-blocking, catching ace, Rob Gronkowski (Gronk). Gronk was injured...
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Football Injury Update – Episode 6: JJ Watt
The Houston Texans not only lost the game against the Tom Brady-less Patriots, but they also lost arguably the best defensive player in the league. J.J. Watt—who has never missed a game in his six-year...
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Dr. Matthew McDonnell Discusses Spine Health and Surgery on WCTC’s Points Medical Sound Advice
Dr. Matthew McDonnell, a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty in spine surgery, was featured on the evening of February 26 in an illuminating discussion on WCTC 1450 AM radio’s “Sound Advice” program with...
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Dr. McDonnell to Appear on WCTC with Bert Baron
Dr. McDonnell will be discussing spine health and advances in spine surgery, including cervical disc replacement surgery and lumbar microdiscectomy....
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Drs. Gino Chiappetta & Matthew McDonnell Featured In Asbury Park Press “Taking care of your spine”
The spine allows us to stand and perform a vast variety of movements, protects the spinal cord and nerve roots, allows for flexibility, and houses the...
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