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Less Invasive Joint Replacement

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|Date: September 24, 2021
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Less Invasive Joint Replacement

Over the last several years, surgeons have developed less invasive procedures for joint replacement surge ...

Over the last several years, surgeons have developed less invasive procedures for joint replacement surgery. For hip replacements, this involves making a 4 - 5 inch incision either in the back or the ...

September 24, 2021
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Take a Deep Breath and Relax—Nitrous Oxide Pain Management for Labor is Again Available

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|Date: May 14, 2020
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Take a Deep Breath and Relax—Nitrous Oxide Pain Management for Labor is Again Available

Until its safety for patients and staff could be confirmed during the COVID-19 pandemic response, nitrous ...

Until its safety for patients and staff could be confirmed during the COVID-19 pandemic response, nitrous oxide gas (N2O) for labor pain management was temporarily suspended at Valley. Nitrous oxide i ...

May 14, 2020
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Valley’s Birth Center Offers Nitrous Oxide as a Pain Control Option During Labor

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|Date: March 29, 2018
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Valley’s Birth Center Offers Nitrous Oxide as a Pain Control Option During Labor

What is nitrous oxide? Nitrous oxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, used to decrease pain sensa ...

What is nitrous oxide? Nitrous oxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, used to decrease pain sensations. The Nitronox™ system is a blended mixture of 50% nitrous oxide and 50% oxygen inhaled th ...

March 29, 2018
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New Physiatry Clinic Opens July 18

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|Date: July 01, 2016
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New Physiatry Clinic Opens July 18

An acute injury or chronic illness can cause pain, weakness, or numbness resulting in the loss of movemen ...

An acute injury or chronic illness can cause pain, weakness, or numbness resulting in the loss of movement, speech, or level of independence at home or on the job. Trained in both physical medicine an ...

July 01, 2016
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Patient Satisfaction After Knee Replacement

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|Date: April 04, 2014
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Patient Satisfaction After Knee Replacement

At the most recent Knee Society meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 15, 2014, there were several pap ...

At the most recent Knee Society meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 15, 2014, there were several papers published revealing the percentage of patients who were happy or satisfied after receiving ...

April 04, 2014
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Home Remedies – Do They Really Work?

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|Date: July 16, 2013
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Home Remedies – Do They Really Work?

Do you ever wonder which home remedies actually work? In some cases, such as putting cool cucumber over y ...

Do you ever wonder which home remedies actually work? In some cases, such as putting cool cucumber over your eyes to reduce puffiness, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. But if you're lo ...

July 16, 2013
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How do I Know when it is Time for Joint Replacement Surgery?

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|Date: February 13, 2013
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How do I Know when it is Time for Joint Replacement Surgery?

Many people suffer from some form of arthritis of the hip or knee. In fact, it has been estimated that 1 ...

Many people suffer from some form of arthritis of the hip or knee. In fact, it has been estimated that 1 in 5 patients have some form of arthritis affecting their mobility. It is one of the most cos ...

February 13, 2013
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Decision making for joint replacement

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|Date: January 29, 2013
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Decision making for joint replacement

Patients present with a variety of symptoms and severity of arthritis of the hip and knee. The goal of ma ...

Patients present with a variety of symptoms and severity of arthritis of the hip and knee. The goal of management of an arthritic hip and knee is to maintain your own joint as long as it is able to pr ...

January 29, 2013
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Laughter is Contagious—But is it the Best Medicine? Could Be!

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|Date: August 20, 2012
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Laughter is Contagious—But is it the Best Medicine? Could Be!

It's no joke. Humor is good for your health. We've all heard the saying "laughter is the best medicine," ...

It's no joke. Humor is good for your health. We've all heard the saying "laughter is the best medicine," and research backs it up. A good guffaw pumps up your heart, increases your circulation, works ...

August 20, 2012
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Less Invasive Joint Replacement

Less Invasive Joint Replacement

Take a Deep Breath and Relax—Nitrous Oxide Pain Management for Labor is Again Available

Take a Deep Breath and Relax—Nitrous Oxide Pain Management for Labor is Again Available

Valley’s Birth Center Offers Nitrous Oxide as a Pain Control Option During Labor

Valley’s Birth Center Offers Nitrous Oxide as a Pain Control Option During Labor

New Physiatry Clinic Opens July 18

New Physiatry Clinic Opens July 18

Patient Satisfaction After Knee Replacement

Patient Satisfaction After Knee Replacement

Home Remedies – Do They Really Work?

Home Remedies – Do They Really Work?

How do I Know when it is Time for Joint Replacement Surgery?

How do I Know when it is Time for Joint Replacement Surgery?

Decision making for joint replacement

Decision making for joint replacement

Laughter is Contagious—But is it the Best Medicine? Could Be!

Laughter is Contagious—But is it the Best Medicine? Could Be!