How to Prevent a Hernia

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June is Hernia Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness of the warning signs and treatment options for hernias. A hernia develops when a section of your intestine, or other tissue in your abdomen, pushes through a layer of muscle that has become weakened. The pain associated with a hernia can […]

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Endoscopic Spine Surgery Patient Review

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Longtime Campbell Clinic patient, Phil had dealt with back pain for years, treating his herniated discs with injections. This pain affected his ability to sleep and exercise, and negatively impacted his quality of life. After undergoing endoscopic spine surgery Phil received immediate relief and was able to return to exercising, traveling and other activities pain […]

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Endoscopic Spine Surgery Patient Reviews

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Ashley After years of suffering from lower back and radiating leg pain, Ashley decided to seek help. Before choosing an orthopaedic surgeon, she did her research. Both online reviews and her personal physician recommended Dr. Raymond Gardocki at Campbell Clinic. Before her endoscopic spine surgery, Ashley’s pain level was at a 7, and she couldn’t […]

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Total Joint Replacement Procedures Continue to Increase

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Hip, knee and other joint replacement procedures are among the most common elective surgeries in the United States. According to a study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ annual meeting, the average age of patients undergoing hip replacement surgery has declined from over 66 to just under 65, while the average age for […]

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Endoscopic Spine Surgery

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If conservative back treatment options fail, you may find yourself in need of spine surgery. Minimizing the injury to tissue, trauma, and post-operative pain should be a priority for doctors when determining which type of spine surgery is best for a patient’s situation. There have been great strides in spine surgery technology over the years, […]

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Pediatric Orthopaedics: Spina Bifida

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When the spine and spinal cord do not form together properly, spinal abnormalities can occur. Spina bifida is a birth defect that can be classified under the category of neural tube defects. The neural tube, which forms in early pregnancy, is an embryonic structure that develops into a baby’s brain, enclosed by the spinal cord […]

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Carrying Heavy Bags Can Cause Shoulder and Back Injuries

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‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and traveling to visit family! But, did you know that carrying heavier bags can lead to shoulder injuries and back injuries? How does carrying heavy bags cause shoulder injuries? It’s suggested that pre-adolescents regularly carry as much as 10 percent of their body weight in bags, luggage, and other […]

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Degenerative Disc Disease

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Did you know that nearly everyone shows some signs of wear and tear on their spinal discs as they age? Contrary to its name, degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease; it’s a condition where pain is caused from a disc that degenerates over time. All of the bending, twisting and flexing that occurs […]

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Spinal Stenosis

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Spinal stenosis typically occurs in the lower back and neck, and is often related to osteoarthritis. When the spaces within the spine begin to narrow, pressure is applied to the nerves that travel throughout the spine, resulting in this condition. Spinal stenosis is commonly caused by wear-and-tear changes, and may be difficult to identify based […]

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Muscle Strains: Treatment and Prevention

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When the muscle becomes overstretched or torn, a strain occurs. While this type of injury can be seen within any muscle in the body, it is most common within the neck, shoulder, lower back and hamstring, which is the muscle behind the thigh. Muscle strains can limit movement and cause pain. It is important to […]

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