How Does a Disc in Your Back Become Herniated?
A herniated disc occurs when one of the cushions between vertebrae tears or leaks. Read on to learn more about why this happens and the factors that can increase your risk.
Riding the Wave Into the Future
Boston Scientific – Spectra WaveWriterTM SCS System
Pittsburgh, PA – March 8th, 2018
Yesterday, I was able to “Ride the Wave – WaveWriter, that Is”. I wanted to give Kirk McMullen, Jesse Kalkstein, Kristin Ribelli, and the entire Boston Scientific team a big thank you for allowing me to not only be the first in Pittsburgh and Western PA, but also one of the first surgeons in Pennsylvania for implanting the new Spectra WaveWriterTM SCS System.
Press Release – Idema 3.8.2018
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