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ArticleMar 28, 2018 · 2 min read

Spine imaging for chronic neck pain: a brief review

It is estimated that at least 15% of the US adult population suffer from chronic neck pain. While cervical intervertebral discs, cervical facet joints, atlanto-axial and atlanto-occipital joints, ligaments, fascia… Read article
ArticleDec 1, 2017 · 3 min read

Managing and Monitoring Pediatric Pain with a Mobile App

Pain management is a crucial component of surgical recovery for any patient, but there are unique concerns and challenges that comes with managing pain in pediatric patients. While the inherent… Read article
ArticleOct 26, 2017 · 3 min read

Herniated Lumbar Disc

Herniated Lumbar Disc also known as Lumbosacral Radiculopathy (“slipped disc”, “ruptured disc”) is a medical term for the pain (lower back and legs), numbness, tingling and weakness associated with a… Read article
ArticleAug 16, 2017 · 3 min read

Herniated Cervical Disc

Herniated Cervical Disc also known as Cervical Radiculopathy (“slipped disc”, “ruptured disc”) is a medical term for the pain (neck and arms), numbness, tingling and weakness associated with a herniated… Read article
ArticleAug 1, 2017 · 2 min read

Sacroiliac Disease

Sacroiliac (SI) disease (also known as SI joint dysfunction, SI syndrome) is an inflammation in the joint connecting the pelvis (iliac bones) to the sacrum. It is often caused by… Read article
ArticleJul 21, 2017 · 3 min read

Selective Cannabinoids: A Potential Adjuvant for Chronic Neuropathic Pain?

Neuropathic pain is an elusive target for anesthesia pain specialists. A small class of anti-epileptic and antidepressant mediations has been the mainstay of medical therapy for neuropathic pain, and it… Read article
ArticleJul 5, 2017 · 9 min read

Causes of Neck Pain

Neck pain can be caused by a variety of factors, mostly benign but some serious. A careful history, physical and appropriate diagnostic studies can help a doctor determine the diagnosis… Read article
ArticleJul 3, 2017 · 2 min read

What is a Pinched Nerve?

A pinched nerve typically refers to nerve compression due to a variety of factors. Local degenerative changes in or near the spinal column involving intervertebral discs, facet joints and ligaments… Read article
ArticleJun 26, 2017 · 1 min read

Ketamine for Chronic Pain Management

Ketamine is a phencyclidine derivative which acts primarily as an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) antagonist. Its unique anesthetic profile includes relative hemodynamic stability due to its sympathomimetic properties (though in some patients… Read article