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Celebrating Physician Assistants

At Eminent Medical Center, we are proud to join the American Academy of Physician’s Assistants (AAPA) and physicians across the country in celebrating National PA Week!  Observed each year from October 6th to the 12th, National PA Week is dedicated to honoring the PA profession and all of its contributions to healthcare – in addition […]

Non-Operative Treatment for Back Pain

Orthopedic Surgery in Richardson, TX

Surgery is typically a last resort for many physical or medical maladies – including back pain. In fact, for most cases involving a back or spinal condition, surgery isn’t necessary and can be successfully treated with a non-operative, conservative approach. The first step on your road to recovery is to always consult with a physician […]

What is a Lumbar Spine Fusion?

If you suffer from chronic back pain, it can be extremely painful and also disrupt your mobility. When non-surgical treatments such as anti-inflammatory medicine and physical therapy haven’t helped, your physician may recommend undergoing a Lumbar Spine Fusion. What conditions may require a Lumbar Spine Fusion? A Lumbar Spine Fusion can be used to treat […]

What is Microdiscectomy for herniated disc?

What is a Microdiscectomy?

A lumbar herniated disc, also known as a torn or ruptured disc, is a condition when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing. Some herniated discs cause no symptoms, but others can irritate nearby nerves and cause pain, numbness and even weakness in the lower extremities. […]

What is Cervical Fusion

If you suffer from neck pain, it could be due to a variety of factors including: Degenerative changes that occur in the intervertebral discs of the cervical spine and the joints between each vertebra. Injury to parts of the spine. Complications of earlier surgery. The vast majority of people who have neck problems do not […]