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Central Cord Syndrome

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries Central Cord Syndrome A central cord syndrome is normally associated with a fall and impact to the front of the head causing it to bend backwards. There normally is [...]

Central Cord Syndrome

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

An Overview of Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is one of a family of disorders that are autoimmune in nature. These disorders attack the musculoskeletal system. In a normal immune response, alien proteins [...]

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP-2) for Spinal Fusions

Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP) is a naturally occurring protein found in human bone and is a strong stimulant to bone formation. This protein is normally sequestered in the bone (isolated in pockets within the bone [...]

Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP-2) for Spinal Fusions

Patient Preparation

This is not a passive event. Unless it is just around the corner, to just wait for your surgery to take place is a mistake. A fit and more conditioned patient recovers faster and has [...]

Patient Preparation

Home Testing For Leg Weakness

How to Perform Physical Assessments at Home One of the ways that patients can take charge of their own care is to be able to perform basic physical examination tests on themselves. The most basic [...]

Home Testing For Leg Weakness
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