Oct 2, 2024 | News & Community
The month of October makes most people think of pumpkin spice lattes, vibrant leaves, and Halloween costumes. But here at The CORE Institute, we have something else we keep an eye out for, too, because it’s also the time of year known as National Spine Health...
Sep 12, 2024 | News & Community
As September starts, it’s National Vascular Disease Awareness Month. This is a great time to learn about the health of our veins and arteries. Vascular diseases include problems like deep vein thrombosis and peripheral arterial disease. Read on to learn how to...
Apr 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Experiencing knee pain can significantly restrict your daily activities, making even simple motions like bending your leg an ordeal. Whether it’s a sharp pain in your knee when kneeling or a dull ache when straightening your leg after sitting, understanding the...
Mar 8, 2024 | News & Community
Plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis for those experiencing heel pain, with almost 2 million people seeking treatment for this condition each year according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue...
Feb 8, 2024 | News & Community
3 million Americans are diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome each year making it a very common medical condition. It all begins with the notorious tingling sensation in the hand. Therefore, seeking medical advice from an orthopedic specialist sooner rather than later...
Jan 8, 2024 | News & Community
The spine consists of 26 bones called vertebrae and between them are cushion-like pads called “intervertebral discs”. The discs serve as shock absorbers for the vertebrae and help provide stability to the spine. When one of these intervertebral discs loses its...
Apr 14, 2021 | News & Community
Balance issues, clumsy hands could be a bad sign — Cervical Laminoplasty stops myelopathy in its tracks While one may think tingling hands or balance issues may be a sign of age, they could indicate something more. According to Joseph Maslak, MD, a Fellowship...
Apr 14, 2021 | News & Community
The CORE Institute’s Urgent Ortho clinics deliver fast care for orthopedic injuries We’ve all been there at one time or another: ending an afternoon bike ride abruptly because of a throbbing ankle, wrestling with the family dog and losing after a knee gives way, or...
Apr 14, 2021 | CORE Feature
After a slip-and-fall accident that tore her hamstring, Sue Gaines is back to participating in group exercise classes Sue Gaines prided herself on being active. A resident of Sun City West, Gaines, 66, is an avid hiker and walker. She grew up riding horses. Her...
