MSK Articles

This article delves into the specific conditions and patient groups suited for high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), particularly emphasizing the utility of focused ultrasound in essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, and bone metastases.

Dr. Dana Dunleavy discusses the role that interventional radiologists play in cancer treatment and cancer pain management. Advancements in both imaging and tumor ablation techniques offer promising results for reduced pain and improved patient outcomes.

Buffalo Bills’ safety Taylor Rapp, Dr. Dana Dunleavy, and Dr. Wayne Olan discuss the Q-Collar’s effectiveness in the NFL and beyond. The Q-Collar is a “seatbelt for the brain” that protects players from traumatic brain injuries caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration of the brain upon a hard hit.

After a trip to Home Depot and some development in his garage, Dr. William Morrison co-founded Trace Orthopedics and came up with a new solution for percutaneous treatment of partial tendon tears. Learn more about his journey as a med tech innovator.

For the physician performing genicular nerve ablation, there are certain patient presentations, anatomical nuances, procedure techniques, and potential complications that you should pay close attention to. Dr. Smirniotopoulos shares some of his lessons learned in performing countless genicular nerve ablations, focusing especially on these topics.

Genicular nerve ablation is becoming an important procedure for any clinician working in pain management. It is often a preferred method for knee pain treatment by orthopedic surgeons, in part due to its minimally invasive nature and short recovery time.

Awake spine surgery emphasizes patient comfort and a greatly improved surgical experience. Learn more about the innovative approach to patient positioning, the nuances of awake spine surgical procedures, and advanced postoperative care and pain management strategies.

Awake spine surgery offers a transformative approach to spinal procedures, emphasizing rapid recovery and minimized hospital stays. Learn more about its worldwide application, the range of spinal fusions performed under this method, and the broadening considerations for patient eligibility.