By: John Robb, CPO Reach Orthotic & Prosthetic Services In recent years, there has been a lot of media publicity around computer controlled prosthetic devices. These devices are quite controversial, both in the health insurance industry and health care community alike. Paired with this improved technology is an increased price tag. Rising healthcare costs across … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Microprocessor Knee Technology
Winter 2016
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
By Lawrence Volz, MD Voiding complaints are found in both sexes and all age groups, and can have a multitude of causes, or a combination of causes. Classic urinary complaints include “irritative” symptoms of frequency (urgency, urge incontinence, nocturia or nighttime urination) and “obstructive” symptoms (incomplete bladder emptying, slow stream, postvoid dribbling, and … [Read more...] about Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Chronic Pain and Sleep Disturbances:
The Chicken or the Egg? By Raj N. Sureja, MD and Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD As Interventional Pain Management Specialists, we frequently hear patients complain that they cannot fall asleep, or are awakened during the night by pain. Most practitioners know that lack of sleep can increase pain, and that restorative sleep can be the best medicine for relief. Our challenge is to … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain and Sleep Disturbances:
Treating Hip Fracture
In the Older Patient — It’s not just a question of orthopaedic expertise By Ali R. Jamali, MD, FACS, Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center According to the Centers for Disease Control, at least 250,000 older Americans (defined as 65 and older) are hospitalized for hip fractures every year. The chances of a senior sustaining a hip fracture increase with every year of … [Read more...] about Treating Hip Fracture
You’ve been asked to serve as an expert witness in a medical malpractice case
– What it really means in terms of your commitment of time and energy By Jessica Flage, Attorney at Law Goodman Allen Donnelly PLLC You’ve been asked to review a chart and serve as an expert witness in a case of medical malpractice. Do you understand the full extent of the commitment of time and energy you’re being asked to make? It can be tempting to think of it as … [Read more...] about You’ve been asked to serve as an expert witness in a medical malpractice case
