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Eric C. Hanson, M.D. Areas of Expertise
Location 1630 East Herndon Avenue
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June 2010 PRP Therapy for a Faster Recovery You may have heard of professional athletes like Tiger Woods being treated for their injuries with platelet-rich plasma therapy, or PRP therapy. This innovative treatment can benefit people of almost any age, and is now available at Sierra Pacific Orthopaedic & Spine Center. Is it right for you and your injury? Golf Injuries More Common Than Thought Golf isn’t the first sport that comes to mind when you think of injured athletes, but you might be surprised at the number of injuries doctors see. From the professional to the casual weekend golfer, aches and pains in the lower back, elbow, shoulder, hand, and wrist can affect your game or keep you at home. Heal Your Heels Heel pain is one of the most common problems that affect the ankle and foot. This comes as no surprise when you consider that every mile you walk puts 60 tons of stress on each foot. Your feet can handle quite a bit of stress, but going over the limit can cause extreme discomfort. Heel pain generally falls into two categories, pain behind the heel and pain beneath the heel. Herniated Disc Treatment Options A herniated disc is the rupture of a spinal disc, or the soft cushion that sits between each vertebrae of the spine. When the disc ruptures, a small part of the spinal disc is pushed outside its normal boundary and the spinal nerves and spinal cord may become pinched. Spine specialists typically suggest conservative (or nonsurgical) treatment initially, and if the symptoms persist, more aggressive treatments are suggested. FAQs About MRIs Patients have been experiencing the benefits of MRIs for nearly four decades. To help you better understand how MRI scans work and assist orthopaedists with your treatment, continue reading the following frequently asked questions about MRIs.
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