For millions of Americans, weight loss surgery means more than a new look—it means a new life. It dramatically reduces the risk of obesity-related health problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes. Weight loss surgery is also referred to as bariatric surgery. But who is a candidate for weight loss […]
It’s considered one of the most successful surgeries in modern medicine. The first knee replacement surgery was done in 1968 and since then, the procedure has been extensively refined. The latest state-of-the-art technology has made it one of the most common surgeries performed by an orthopedic specialist in the United States. Perhaps you’ve heard of […]
Spend just a few minutes talking with Megan Causey, and her joy for life shines through. It’s clear she loves people and loves talking with them. As a physical therapist, she says getting to know her patients is her favorite part of her job at Conway Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Services. “Every hour is a different […]
It’s Fall, y’all! This means crisp air, changing colors, falling leaves, and pumpkins! We all know that a favorite fall-time activity is carving pumpkins. However, along with this fun activity can come serious hand injuries, such as tendon and nerve lacerations. These injuries most often require surgical intervention, several weeks of Occupational and Hand Therapy, […]
There is no such thing as a healthy tan, but we hope you knew that already. A tan equals damaged skin, and if you don’t agree, consider this fact: More Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined. A sunburn or even unprotected sun exposure can place you at greater risk. Do […]
What is Hand Therapy? According to the American Society of Hand Therapists, hand therapy is the art and science of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions related to the upper extremity, including the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. Through the use of a variety of treatment approaches and modalities, hand therapists are […]
We sat down with Dr. Erkan Alci of OrthoSC to talk with him about neck and back pain. When should someone see a doctor about troubling neck and back pain? The majority of the neck and a low back pain are self-limiting and the majority of them do get better on their own but if […]
We sat down with Dr. Justin Pandoo to chat with him about the importance of quitting smoking plus his thoughts on vaping. Why is quitting smoking important? Smoking cessation is so important because there are so many people that have plans for later on in life. Unfortunately, with smoking when you start people don’t feel […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, but it can often be prevented by making healthier choices and managing heart health conditions. Conway Medical Center (CMC) believes it is important to know your personal risks for heart disease. During this American Heart Month, CMC wants you […]
SET program now covered by Medicare Conway Medical Center’s Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) program was recently approved for coverage by Medicare. SET is a program for people diagnosed with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and who have claudication pain. This type of pain typically occurs while walking because of blockages in the peripheral arteries in the […]
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