Las Vegas Neurosurgery & Spine Care

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03/14/2024

Communication is important in the medical field. Studies show that patients are more likely to follow a treatment plan if they feel that their doctor empathized with them and took their concerns seriously.

03/12/2024

Did you know that the word "surgery" comes from the Greek word "cheirourgen?" This is a combination of the words "hand" and "work." So, literally translated, the roots of the word "surgery" mean "working with the hands."

03/07/2024

Spigelian hernias occur on the outside edges of the re**us abdominus muscle and are rare. Incisional hernias occur as a complication of abdominal surgery, where the abdominal muscles are cut to allow the surgeon to enter the abdominal cavity to operate.

03/05/2024

What would surgery be like without surgical gloves? However, they did not exist until the 1890s when the father of modern surgery, Dr. William Halstead Stewart, donned the first pair of rubber gloves.

02/29/2024

A reducible hernia is one whose bulge can be flattened. While it may be uncomfortable or painful, it does not pose an immediate danger. However, it will need to be repaired at some point.

02/27/2024

For planned surgeries performed at the hospital, in most cases you will go through a pre-surgical process ahead of time. This includes a thorough interview concerning your medical history, any allergies, and any symptoms of pain you may be experiencing.

02/22/2024

During surgery, the anesthesia team will check your body functions: Breathing, temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels. Using these measurements, the medical team will ensure you stay asleep and pain-free for the whole procedure.

02/20/2024

General surgeons are versatile doctors, and are experienced with all kinds of operations having to do with the liver, colon, appendix, thyroid gland, and gallbladder.

02/15/2024

General surgeons are licensed and qualified to perform specific surgical procedures for their patients. Aside from an extensive educational background in medicine, these surgeons have furthered their study by pursuing post-residency fellowships.