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  • Select A Mattress To Support Spine Health

    Select A Mattress To Support Spine Health

    Spine issues can make it challenging to sleep soundly. We tell you how to select a mattress that will provide support for your spine, and a good night’s rest …

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  • Choosing A Pillow For Spine Support

    Choosing A Pillow For Spine Support

    The right pillow can alleviate or prevent back and neck pain. We have tips to help you select the pillow that is just right for you. There’s nothing like the …

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  • What Is Arthroscopy?

    What Is Arthroscopy?

    We explain how this minimally invasive procedure is performed, and the diagnostic and surgical advantages it offers. The word “arthroscopy” comes from two Greek words: “arthro,” which means “joint”, and …

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  • Knee Arthroscopic Surgery: An Overview

    Knee Arthroscopic Surgery: An Overview

    If you and your surgeon determine that arthroscopic surgery is the best option for your knee issue, we tell you what to expect. Our knees are our flexible passports through …

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  • Basic Anatomy Of The Spine

    Basic Anatomy Of The Spine

    Our overview of spine anatomy, and its main components, can help you understand some of the spine problems resulting from injury or aging.

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  • Summit Orthopedics: A Leader in Total Disc Replacement Surgery

    Summit Orthopedics: A Leader in Total Disc Replacement Surgery

    Total disc replacement surgery is an emerging surgical procedure to treat pain when conservative treatments fail to provide relief. We explain when this procedure is appropriate, as well as …

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  • Who Is A Good Candidate For Disc Replacement Surgery?

    Who Is A Good Candidate For Disc Replacement Surgery?

    This surgical treatment promises pain improvement and better functional outcomes for some back conditions. We explain how patients are evaluated for this surgery. Chronic back pain will affect 80 to …

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  • Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease

    Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease

    Degenerative disc disease and related conditions are some of the most common causes of low back and neck pain. Understanding these diseases is the first step toward effective treatment. The …

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  • Surgical Spine Procedures

    Surgical Spine Procedures

    When conservative treatments no longer control back pain, fusion and disc replacement procedures are surgeries that you and your surgeon may consider. The flexibility of our spine enables us to …

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