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SOS MD Blog: Diagnostic Studies of Your Spine: An Insider’s Guide on How to Interpret Them
Posted at: 4/2/2021 12:53 PM
Have you recently had diagnostic imaging of your spine, such as an x-ray or an MRI? How should you interpret them? The answer is: very carefully and with an open mind. And then consult your doctor to check your work. In the last 15 years there has been a proliferation of advances in medical documentation which have led to an increased level of sophistication in our patients when it comes to their medical care. Formerly, your medical records existed in tall stacks of folders behind the medical
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Spine Surgery: Am I A Candidate? A three-step process.
Posted at: 3/15/2021 12:00 PM
By: Dr. Warren Wulff So, you’ve been referred to a spine surgeon. Now what? Relax! Chances are you won’t be leaving the office with a surgery date in hand. Only one in twenty new patients coming to my office is a candidate for an operation. Read on to find out why. When first visiting the office of an orthopedic spine surgeon like those of us here at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, you may be anxious about the possibility of being recommended for spine surgery. Or, not being recommended for s
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Dr. Todd C. Battaglia has been named to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Physician Pool
Posted at: 1/31/2021 12:00 PM
Todd C. Battaglia, MD, MS, of Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC, has been named to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team Physician Pool The U.S. Ski & Snowboard physician pool is comprised of approximately 200 licensed medical providers across numerous specialties who provide medical services to the U.S. Teams at training camps and competitions. Physicians are scheduled annually to travel with a team to provide medical care and assistance to U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes and staff at national and in
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SOS and PRL Hold Competition to Collect Donations for the Food Bank of Central New York
Posted at: 12/30/2020 12:00 PM
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) recently challenged a local business partner, Practice Resources, LLC (PRL) to a competition to collect food for donation to the Food Bank of Central New York.
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Tips for Getting Through a MRI
Posted at: 12/30/2020 12:00 PM
MRIs can seem daunting. You’re in pain and your doctor needs an imaging study to find out what’s going on inside your body.