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Ear infections aren’t life-threatening when treated with antibiotics. But when a child has recurring ear infections, that can make life difficult for the whole family. Ongoing ear infections and persistent ear fluid can even affect a child’s development. A specialist can help find the right treatment and identify any underlying causes.…

Dr. Jessica Shellock, a spine surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, talks about the common spine condition, spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis can be treated in a variety of ways including physical therapy, medication, and surgical intervention like artificial disc replacement, endoscopic spine surgery or spinal fusion.…

Orthopedic spine surgeon and Co-Director of the Center for Disc Replacement at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, Dr. Richard Guyer is very familiar with disc replacement surgery. In this blog and video he shares all about what disc replacement surgery is, who is an ideal candidate and how to find a reputable disc replacement surgeon.…

Dr. Rey Bosita, a spine surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, talks about treating spine conditions starting with conservative care, physical therapy, injections and surgery.…

Dr. Rey Bosita, a spine surgeon on the medical staff at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, talks about the common spine condition, a herniated disc. Though common, a herniated disc can cause leg or arm pain, muscle weakness or numbness or tingling in the extremities. A herniated disc can be treated in a variety of ways including physical therapy, medication, and surgical intervention like laminectomy/discectomy, artificial disc replacement, endoscopic spine surgery or spinal fusion.…

More than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed annually in the U.S., according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Improved surgical techniques and technology have greatly increased the effectiveness of total hip replacement. According to Dr. Hohman, medical director of our joint replacement program, minimally invasive muscle sparing anterior total hip replacement is arguably the most advanced approach for total hip replacement,…

Endoscopic spine surgery is a state-of-the-art, ultra-minimally invasive surgical technique that results in quicker recovery and less pain than traditional spine surgery.…

Between 60% and 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point their lives. One of the most common causes is a herniated disc. Also called a ruptured, protruding or bulging disc – this condition typically occurs in the lower back, and may also cause leg pain or sciatica.…

Spinal fusion surgery isn’t what it is used to be. As with any surgery, the decision to undergo spinal fusion surgery should be made carefully in consultation with an experienced spine surgeon. However, if you have a parent or loved one who underwent spinal fusion decades ago, know that you will likely have a very different experience, thanks to recent advances in surgical techniques.…

Knee pain is a common problem that can be caused by many things including sports injuries, arthritis, or obesity, which may lead to osteoarthritis - a degenerative form of arthritis. Knee pain is typically treated with activity modification, painkillers and other non-surgical treatment options like physical therapy. In certain cases, however, when the pain is too severe or non-surgical treatments fail to deliver the desired results, total knee replacement surgery may be considered. If you or a loved one has been facing severe knee pain and are considering knee replacement surgeon in Plano, this blog post is for you. Learn about the pre-op care methods, the procedure of surgery, risks involved, and what to expect after the surgery.…