Case Study: North American Spine

IAT is reporting they received an adverse verdict in the amount of $2,305,376 on 10/13/16, with likelihood the plaintiff will be awarded additional monetary damages based on jurisdictional laws.

Annotated Bibliography Bever, Lindsey. " ‘Text Neck’ Is Becoming an ‘epidemic’ and Could Wreck Your Spine. " Web blog post. Washington Post. The Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2014.

They are client- directed which means taking their direction from, and responding to the unique needs of the people they serve. In addition, they are culturally aware serving Alberta’s diverse population in all regions of the province. Leaders in spinal cord injury they are demonstrating excellence and impact by achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities. They are also a dynamic organization integrating best practices in charitable and business governance models. They are also having a solid reputation among their organization with all staff and volunteers and good relationships with other community leaders and decision-makers.

Spinal fusion is a procedure to make 2 or more of the bones in your spinal column (vertebrae) grow together (fuse). This procedure stops movement between the vertebrae and can relieve pain and prevent deformity.

Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital (Tulsa, Okla.). Founded in 2002, the Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital is a 130,000-square-foot medical center and anchor for the newly-developed Olympia Medical Park complex. Beyond spine surgery, services at the hospital include orthopedics, pain management, general and plastic surgery, ophthalmology and gynecology. The hospital has the da Vinci system, which assists surgeons in minimally invasive surgical procedures. The hospital has received several recognitions, including the Spine Surgery Excellence Award from HealthGrades in 2011. (Beckers Orthopedic Review).

Before visiting the Hospital for Special Care Adaptive Sports Program in New Britain, I did not realize all the hard work that goes into working in the adaptive sports program. At first I thought the adaptive sports program was for people who had difficulties playing sport and nothing more. However, after visiting the site, I was completely wrong. The tour guide informed us that the facility purpose is to modify equipment in order for people with certain physical limitation to enjoy the sport comfortably. He informed us that the players do not participate because they have to, but because they love the sport in and of itself. From hearing everything the tour guide was telling the class, I feel the inner pride in him. I realized that he truly loves his job because of the fulfilment he helps the clients achieve, for example gaining friends they can call family and building their confidence.

People struggling with back and neck pain can become used to the administration of narcotic pain medications (also referred to as opioids). All narcotic agents have a dissociative effect that helps patients manage pain. While they do not actually deaden the pain, they do work to dissociate patients from the discomfort. Commonly used narcotics include Codeine, Hydrocodone, and Oxycodone.

Dr. Robinson and his practice Longevity Joint Spine Pain understands that spine and joint pain can affect every aspect of daily life. Patients seeking relief have experienced lasting results using stem cells of Platelet Rich Plasma injections to end their joint pain. He helps patients regain the mobility with the use of other integrative approaches in medicine including managed weight loss and stress reduction that contribute to chronic illnesses and pain. People who are suffering from chronic back pain and joint issues should browse website to find out more about the

The thoracic spine is considered the least vulnerable to a disc herniation due to anatomic stability. Although they are rare, physically demanding jobs, trauma, and extreme sports can lead to a thoracic disc herniation (TDH). In order to be effectively treated, a TDH needs to be successfully diagnosed. Successful diagnosis relies on a good differential diagnosis and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the gold standard for visualizing a disc herniation. Once diagnosed, there are many treatment options, which range from conservative care to invasive surgery. Rehabilitative therapy can be an effective and safe way to manage a TDH. Surgery can also be effective, but there are serious complications and risks associated. Considering patients with

I am Juan Hernandez, a junior that attends both Avon Grove High School and Technical College High School: Pennocks Bridge in their Health Occupations program. My beloved parents did not go to college nor graduated from high school, therefore they cannot help me with my homework. They most definitely do not understand what it is like to be a highschool student in the United States. Yet, my parents are the smartest people I have ever met. When people ask me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, little do they expect me to answer with, “I want to become an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon.” My future life goals end with myself becoming a licensed surgeon in multiple countries, helping the disadvantaged, as well

Injury to the seven cervical (neck) vertebrae, including their associated discs, nerves, muscles and lymph nodes, can cause neck pain that only worsens without appropriate treatment. Holding the head rigidly in one position for an extended period, sleeping with the neck held in an abnormal position and pinched nerves are the most common reasons for neck pain.

Common causes of damage are from trauma (car accident, gunshot, falls, sports injuries, etc.) or diseases (transverse myelitis, polio, spina bifida, Friedreich's ataxia, etc.).

The Reverse Hyper addresses areas of the spine that are not usually associated with each other, It Increases strength,speed,power, and reaction time. It was created and made famous by Louie Simmons from westside barbell, one of the most influential caricatures in the scene of powerlifting. The reverse hyper decompresses the spine allowing for no vertical compression of the spine whatsoever. The Reverse Hyper Allows for dynamic strength development in the concentric phase. It then in return acts as a reconstruction apparatus during the eccentric phase.

Scoliosis is a complex deformity or curvature of the spine and entire torso and has been recognized clinically for centuries (Asher, Marc A.). “For a few of the patients an underlying cause can be determined, including congenital changes, secondary changes related to neuropathic or myopathic conditions, or later in life from degenerative spondylosis. However, the cause of most scoliosis is not known and since about 1922 such patients have been diagnosed as having idiopathic scoliosis (Asher, Marc A.).”

Little is known about the history deformities of the spine (Vasiliadis, 2009). Curvature of the spine is a disorder that has plagued the