Patient Education

Potential Advantages of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)1

The ultimate goals of lumbar fusion surgery are to help reduce pain, relieve swelling, irritation and pinching of nerves and restore function. By stabilizing the spine,...

Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen or medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can help control swelling and pain. It is important to consult your doctor before taking medication for joint pain.

Assistive devices,...

Home Preparation for Joint Replacement Surgery

When you and your orthopedic surgeon decide that joint replacement surgery is the best option to relieve pain and restore motion, you will begin the normal preparation for surgery....