November 18, 2024 | Art Young
Why Smoking Is Dangerous to Your Spine Health
Discover the hidden dangers of smoking to your spine health with insights from an expert at Texas Back Institute.
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Revolutionizing Spine Care…Changing Lives
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October 31, 2024 | Art Young
What the NFL Can Show Us About the Danger of Concussions
Explore the dangers of concussions and how to avoid them from an expert at Texas Back Institute.
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September 5, 2024 | Art Young
Spine Surgeon Tosses a Line on Avoiding Fishing Injuries
Discover essential tips from spine surgeon Dr. Rajesh Arakal on avoiding common fishing injuries. Learn the best practices for preventing back strain and staying safe during your next fishing adventure.
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July 25, 2024 | Phillip Slaughter
Uganda Spine Surgery Mission 2024 – Daily Updates: Days 6-7
Day 6: Starting with a workout and breakfast, we prepared for the full day ahead. Hannah gave a lecture on neuromonitoring emphasized its role in reducing post-op complications. Hannah spoke of the value of real-time feedback on the functionality of the nervous system mid-operation. Hannah also took a playful jab…
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July 17, 2024 | Phillip Slaughter
Uganda Spine Surgery Mission 2024 – Daily Updates: Days 4-5
Day 4: Our first day of surgeries in Uganda was a lesson in adaptability. Despite an 8 am start, our team faced numerous uncertainties. We had to determine our operating room locations, staffing, and whether basic amenities like running water were available. After extensive discussions with the Ugandan team, we…
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July 2, 2024 | Phillip Slaughter
Uganda Spine Surgery Mission 2024 – Daily Updates: Day 1-3
Day 1: After months of meticulous planning and packing, the day had finally arrived for our team to head to Uganda. Part of our team, including spine surgeons Dr. Isador Lieberman, Dr. Michael Hisey, spine fellow Dr. Kalin Fisher, and general surgeon/research associate Dr. Stanley Kisinde from Texas Back Institute…
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June 7, 2024 | Art Young
What Causes Degenerative Disc Disease and How Is it Treated?
Discover the causes and treatments of degenerative disc disease, a leading source of back pain affecting millions. Learn from Dr. Uche Davidson at Texas Back Institute about non-surgical and surgical options to manage and alleviate symptoms.
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May 10, 2024 | Art Young
Tips on Staying Safe Playing Pickleball
Learn tips from a spine surgeon on staying safe while playing pickleball, America’s fastest growing sport. Plus, get details on how to share your pickleball story for a chance to win free gear.
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March 29, 2024 | Art Young
Your Back Surgery Is a Success. Now What?
Discover the essential post-operative recovery process after spinal surgery, including decompression, facet and Sacroiliac Joint (SI) Rhizotomy, and discectomy procedures. Gain valuable insights into the multifaceted dimensions of back surgery recovery, from early post-op stages to intermediate and full recovery.
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March 19, 2024 | Art Young
Back Pain and Sleep: What Are the Causes and Treatments?
Struggling with back pain disrupting your sleep? Discover the impact of low back pain on sleep quality, potential causes, and expert insights from Texas Back Institute’s spine specialists. Find relief and improve your sleep today.
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