Healing from substance use disorders requires more than stopping a drug. It means rebuilding the mind and the body at the same time. Many individuals find themselves stuck between programs that treat one or the other but rarely both, leaving gaps that make relapse more likely. Approaches that combine deep…
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Functional Medicine and Integrative Care: A Personalized Approach to Holistic Health and Lasting Wellness
The rise of functional medicine and integrative care is transforming how we look at health, for both individuals and healthcare practitioners alike. We are moving away from the traditional focus on symptom suppression and disease management and toward seeking and addressing the root causes of illness to cultivate lasting health…
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Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty (SBTKA): A Practical Perspective
Recently, we operated on a 58-year-old female patient with advanced bilateral knee osteoarthritis (OA). She underwent simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using a medial parapatellar approach. Both femoral components were size 3, tibial components size 3, and a 10mm polyethylene insert was used on each side. Some practical considerations…
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The Hidden Costs Killing Assisted Living Profits (And How to Fix Them)
An assisted living community provides a lot of amenities for older adults, and behind the scenes, the staff juggles a lot of things. They need to make sure everyone can get to their medical appointments on time, and they also need to juggle logistics for groceries. See more info about…
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10 Common Mistakes to Avoid During a Professional License Accusation Defense
Of all potential risks to your career, facing an allegation against a professional license can be among the most challenging. This is a process where people make unnecessary mistakes. Such errors, however, can result in loss, suspension, or revocation. Knowing what mistakes to avoid can lead to a greater likelihood…
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Pediatric Pelvic Fracture Classifications
Before closure of triradiate cartilage (14 in boys and 12 in girls), pelvic bones are weaker than pelvic ligaments leading to more pubic rami and iliac wing fractures. After closure, they are more likely to sustain fractures of acetabulum, diastasis of pubic symphysis and SI joint separation. Hence, a pediatric…
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Retrograde Percutaneous Screw Fixation of Posterior Column Acetabulum Fracture : C-Arm Views & Technique
Today in the OR, I observed a retrograde percutaneous screw fixation of a left posterior column acetabular fracture in a 63-year-old male. While I wasn’t scrubbed in, it offered a fantastic opportunity to understand the precision and fluoroscopic guidance required for this minimally invasive approach. It is often said that, “Percutaneous fixation is a surgery performed…
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Top Signs Your Foot Injury Needs Medical Attention
Our feet take a beating every single day. They absorb the full force of our body weight, adjust to uneven terrain, and push us forward through thousands of steps. Given that kind of constant demand, foot injuries are almost inevitable at some point in life. A misstep off a curb,…