Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal & Neurological Conditions Managed By Dr. Scott Naftulin and Dr. Bruce Zhang
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has been widely available for decades for the treatment of chronic pain including failed back surgeries, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and various other neuropathic pain conditions. (See articles on: Back Pain and Extremities) CRPS (Type I and II) is a unique condition that has many challenges when it comes to [...]
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Regenerative medicine refers to a branch of medicine which deals with the process of replacing or regenerating human cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function. Although many equate the clinical application of orthobiologics to be the injection of stem cells or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into an injured or diseased body part, [...]
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently published an article "Hospitals Push Doctors To Keep Referrals In-House" documenting a practice we have seen from the local hospital systems for years. Patients present to their primary care provider or other hospital-employed physician to receive medical advice or treatment. Frequently the provider suggests further diagnostic testing or referral [...]
What is the Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG)? The DRG (dorsal root ganglion) is a bundle of sensory nerves in the spine. These nerves transmit pain from the peripheral nervous system (arms and legs for example) through the spinal nerve and into the spinal cord and subsequently up to the brain. The DRG is believed to [...]