Meet Dr. Fuller
The next video in our series features Dr. Jonathan Fuller, a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeon who sees clinic in Omaha, Grand Island and Lexington. Dr. Fuller is a US Air Force veteran who focuses on the full continuum of conservative spine care. Find a doctor with Dr. Fuller
Prevent Back Pain While Sitting at Your Desk
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! In honor of all of the desk dwellers out there we would like to share a few tips on how to prevent back pain while sitting at a desk for hours at a time.
Meet Dr. Timothy Burd
The next video in our series features Dr. Timothy Burd, a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeon who sees clinic in Omaha and in Fremont. Find a doctor with Dr. Burd.
Meet Dr. Eric Phillips
The next video in our series features Dr. Eric Phillips, a board certified and fellowship trained orthopaedic spine surgeon. Take a look at the video to learn how his training as an engineer inspires his surgical practice and his unique views on a conservative approach to treating back pain. Find a doctor with Dr. Phillips
Dr. Gill is the First Surgeon in the Video Series
Dr. Gill is the first spine surgeon to be featured in our new video series featuring our board certified and fellowship trained spine surgeons.
Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical discectomy procedures are performed to relieve the pressure on nerves from a herniated disc. A disc herniates when the outer portion of the disc ruptures and some of the softer disc nucleus material squeezes out. The herniated disc pushes against the spinal cord or spinal nerves and causes pain in the neck or arms.
Six Ways to Avoid Back Pain While Gardening
Spring is here and in Nebraska that means it is time to get to work in the garden. Follow these six tips to avoid back pain while tending to your garden:
Video Series to Recognize National Doctor’s Day
In honor of National Doctor’s Day on March 30th we will be recognizing the experience and expertise of our surgeons by posting a video series featuring many of our surgeons. In the videos our surgeons tell their story of why they dedicated a decade and a half to gaining the education, training, and skills necessary […]
Infection Prevention…
The Patient’s Role In light of March being the home to Patient Safety Awareness week it is relevant to discuss the things each and every patient can to do for infection prevention. These tips are courtesy of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
IV Acetaminophen for Back Surgery Pain
Dr. Woodward discussed the use of IV acetaminophen for post back surgery pain in an article in the Omaha World Herald on February 6, 2014. IV acetaminophen is used after surgery to control pain without the side effects of narcotics. The article is featured below and quotes Dr. Randall Woodward and Barb Barrett – a […]