The Center for Spine and Orthopedics welcomes Rocky Vista University medical student Matthew Moynihan, who will be at CSO from September 26-October 21. Matthew is a Fulbright Scholarship recipient and earned his bachelor of science degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He speaks French and Bahasa Indonesian and…
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Check out the video, below, featuring our own Dr. Michael Janssen explaining Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. In the interview, he explains the anterior approaches to as Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. Additionally, he expands on how the disease is managed, as well as how we, at the Center for Spine and Orthopedics, treat the disease.
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Our spines are remarkable—they’re made up of incredibly intricate systems of bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that all work together to enable us to move in all directions. But there’s a downside to all of this movement. Over time, it can cause wear-and-tear related damage that may lead to pain and stiffness. Understanding how movement…
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Check out this reflection on Doctor Michael Janssen’s incredible trip to Tianjin, China to visit a growing privately–funded hospital! Recently, Center for Spine and Orthopedics’ very own spine surgeon, Dr. Michael Janssen, had the opportunity to travel to Tianjin, China to visit with a few colleagues and experience a newly–built, incredible 1,800 bed hospital that…
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Patricia Senn was only 13 when she had bilateral knee surgery in California. Although osteoarthritis of the knee ran in her family—her mother had double knee replacements—being a girls’ fast pitch softball player since age 5 didn’t help. After surgery, Senn returned to softball but her knees grew worse, and she was forced to quit the sport at age 18.
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Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of joints and may cause pain, swelling and stiffness, making it difficult to do everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the knee. It is a degenerative, “wear-and-tear” type of arthritis that occurs most often in people 50…
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