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Interventional Orthopedics Is Not Surgical Orthopedics
If you read this blog often, you know we discuss interventional orthopedics often, but do you know what that means? First, interventional orthopedics is not surgical orthopedics, and it’s important to distinguish between them. Interventional and surgical orthopedics are two entirely separate fields of medicine that besides the fact that…
Is Your Cipro Antibiotics Damaging Your Cells?
We sometimes see new patients in our clinic who have had devastational results after taking quinolone antibiotics in the past, such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin). Usually, these are severe and chronic problems in their tendons, a common issue associated with these antibiotics. A recent study suggests, however, that tendon issues aren’t…
A Sneak-Peek into the Future of Human Tissue Regeneration
It’s unlikely that anyone (outside of scientists studying the topic) dwells too much on the fact that many nonhuman creatures can regrow significant parts of their bodies. However, when we do take time to think about it, it certainly seems unfair that we humans can’t. Some creatures can regrow entire…
Why Diagnosing Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Early Is Critical
You might not be able to imagine your doctor as a patient, but doctors sometimes find themselves on the other side of the stethoscope. Our own Dr. Centeno is a good example of a doctor turned patient when it comes to diagnosing and treating degenerative spondylolisthesis. A degenerative condition, without…
Exercise Can Balance All That Screen Time
It’s the day after Christmas, and it’s possible Santa brought you a new screen of some sort. It’s probably stating the obvious to say that the more time you spend sitting in front of a screen, be it a computer, gaming, smartphone, or television screen, the less time you spend…