Our knees take enough abuse just carrying us from one year to the next. But if the pain and dysfunction in one or both of your knees is more acute, then you may have suffered a very common knee injury known as a meniscus tear. Menisci are rubbery, c…
If you’re living with Dupuytren’s contracture, you already know that it impacts your ability straighten your affected fingers. Typically surgery has been required to treat this condition, and now Rebound offers Xiaflex, a minimally invasive,…
Case Presentation
A 36-year-old female was brought to the emergency department by her parents for evaluation of headaches and altered mental status. The patient was found to have a Glasgow Coma Score of 11. She was drowsy, agitated and did not…
Case Presentation
A 53-year-old healthy female presented to the Emergency Room for progressively worsening headaches over the course of 3 weeks after having had a minor head injury. When her headaches became intolerable her husband brought her to…
Is shoulder pain limiting your normal daily activities? This ailment is a common patient complaint and a rotator cuff tear is often the culprit. A torn rotator cuff will weaken your shoulder making even the simplest daily tasks, like brushing your…
Knee pain is one of the most common reasons patients visit Rebound, and arthritis is often the culprit. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, nearly 15 million people suffer from osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. OA is a…
Hip pain shouldn’t keep you from doing the things you love. Some patients are able to manage their condition non-surgically, however, it’s time to see a specialist if the pain becomes debilitating. Total hip replacement used to be the only solution…
PeaceHealth Southwest was recently awarded the BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) Blue Distinction Center recognition, noting PHSW as a hospital with expertise in delivering specialty care for Hip/Knee and Spine.
Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip…
What is Stroke?
A stroke, or “brain attack,” occurs when a blockage stops the flow of blood to the brain or when a blood vessel in or around the brain bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood it needs and, within…
Back pain is no laughing matter. In fact, an estimated 80% of Americans will experience some form of back pain in their lifetime. Because back and neck pain are such common complaints, we wanted to answer some of your most frequently asked questions…