Evaluation and Treatment of Musculoskeletal & Neurological Conditions Managed By Dr. Scott Naftulin and Dr. Bruce Zhang
Navigating the Healthcare System Can Be a Very Difficult Task. There Are So Many Factors to Consider. Do I need to see a specialist? If so, what type of specialist? What qualifications does the physician have? Is there another physician of the same or different specialty from whom I can seek another medical opinion? One [...]
Background - A Remedy Option To Chronic Pain Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) was first introduced to treat chronic pain in the 1960s. Routine use of SCS began in the 1980s and this non-medication treatment has revolutionized treatment for many chronic pain patients. Historically, patients that had chronic pain, failed back surgeries, peripheral neuropathy and [...]
What is Regenerative Medicine? Regenerative medicine generally refers to a medical treatment which regenerates human cells or tissues to restore or establish normal function. Regenerative medicine has recently become a more frequent and integral part of treatment for musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, tendinopathies, and enthesopathies. The most frequently used orthobiologics procedure in musculoskeletal medicine [...]
What is a Diagnostic Block? Diagnostic blocks involve the precise placement of local anesthetic or numbing medication in or near the presumed painful structure such as the zygapophyseal or facet joints or spinal nerve. The patient’s pain is assessed both before and after the block and inferences can be made regarding the “pain generator” or [...]
Back and Neck Pain Chronic neck and back pain can be disabling and negatively impact one’s quality of life and ability to perform daily activities including work and avocational activities. If symptoms persist, further testing can be done to determine the exact cause of the pain. If it is demonstrated through medial branch blocks [...]