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Your healthcare matters. Our goal is to empower patient participation and continuous education and involvement over individual healthcare decisions. Stay up to date with the latest spine and orthopaedic information from conditions, procedures, news, and innovative surgical techniques. BEST is committed to sharing information, exploring different levels of treatment options, and helping patients make informed decisions about health.
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What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy? If you have never heard of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, don’t panic, BEST has you covered. PRP therapy uses a
Degenerative Spine Symptoms Degenerative spine symptoms can take a toll on your daily life. Everyday movements like cooking, stretching, tying your shoes, or gardening can
Cincinnati, O.H. – BEST Surgery & Therapies, Cincinnati’s leading Spine and Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center has been awarded a full three-year accreditation from AAAHC. This
What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease is a spinal condition involving the gradual degeneration of spinal discs. This condition can manifest anywhere, but
What is Canal Stenosis? Spinal canal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal is obstructed by a damaged component of the spine. This can include a
BEST Health System’s Cincinnati location welcomes Dan Lommer to the team as the Executive Director at BEST Surgery & Therapies. The BEST team looks forward
An Overview of Foraminal Stenosis Foraminal stenosis describes the narrowing of the foramina. The foramina are the spaces through which spinal nerve roots branch off
Foraminal Stenosis Overview Foraminal stenosis is a spine condition that impacts the foraminal canal within the spine. Specifically, this condition causes the foraminal canals found
How Foraminal Stenosis Affects The Spine The spine is composed of vertebrae, cartilage, joints, discs, ligaments, and muscles that all work together to support the
What is Degenerative Joint Disease? Degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis, is a condition where inflammation develops in the joints of the spine. In addition
What is Foraminal Stenosis Foraminal stenosis discomfort can be treated effectively without surgery. This condition, which sounds a bit intimidating, is actually quite common. The
Degenerative disc disease treatment doesn’t only have to include conventional methods like pain medication or hot and cold compresses. In fact, many patients seek alternative
Overview of Bone Spurs in the Neck. In a healthy spine, the vertebrae are cushioned by discs that allow the vertebrae to pivot and bend
If you have been diagnosed with canal stenosis, the first step is to begin research. One of the first things you will learn is that
The different types of herniated discs are named based on their location in the spine. Your spine consists of three main regions: cervical, thoracic, and
Bone spurs are formed as a result of a worn out disc creating large bone protrusions in the spine. This condition is often not symptomatic,
Nerves in the spine can become compressed for several reasons. However, the symptoms of a compressed nerve in the spinal cord are often the same:
Facet thermal ablation is a procedure that involves heating one or more nerve endings in the spinal facet joints that are causing pain. Similar to
If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, you are likely familiar with the pain and symptoms often caused by this condition. As you
Living with chronic pain can cause you to miss out on life. The spine condition causing your pain might also cause a loss of mobility
Chronic neck and back pain affects millions of people each year. Causes range from minor muscle strains to catastrophic injuries to age-related degeneration. Conditions that
Degenerative disc disease is an age-related condition that affects millions of people around the world. Although not always symptomatic, degenerative disc disease can result in
A collapsed disc describes a condition where one of the rubbery discs in the spinal column loses its height. As a result, the surrounding vertebrae
Chronic pain caused by inflammation of a nerve in the spinal facet joints can affect merely every aspect of your life. Whether you are retired