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The benefits of bunion surgery: Everything you...

August 28, 2023 by Tayla Holman

Bunions are a common foot condition for many adults. Is bunion surgery right for you? Read on to learn more.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

June 19, 2023

The physician creates one tiny incision at the wrist (it doesn’t even require a stitch). Then, using live ultrasound images to visualize the ...

Non-surgical pain relief for neck pain

June 12, 2023

Bothersome neck pain not only irritates and annoys but can greatly interfere with daily life. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to alleviate...

Spine surgery

June 5, 2023

If Dr. Brandon Kelly, neurosurgeon at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), could give just one piece of advice to spine surgery patients...

Many options to treat hand and wrist arthritis

May 10, 2023 by Jennifer Delliskave

Osteoarthritis is a disease that breaks down protective cartilage on end of bones, causing them to rub together at joints.

Bye bye bunions: Less invasive surgery straightens...

May 9, 2023 by Jessica Poe

When bunions cause severe pain and mobility issues, physicians recommend surgery.

tags: 3d bunion correction , bunion , foot pain lapiplasty

Joint replacement surgery: your questions answered

December 27, 2021 by Emily Paulsen

If someone is having consistent joint pain, they may be considering joint replacement in the hopes that their pain will be alleviated and are...

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Choosing the right weight loss surgery

December 20, 2021 by Emily Paulsen

Readers may have heard of gastric bypass and other weight loss surgeries, but what is the safest form of weight loss surgery?

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Don't shrug off shoulder pain

December 21, 2020

Achy shoulders? Find out what causes shoulder pain, how it is treated and why you should never ignore pain in your shoulders.

tags: arthritis , inflammation , newsletter , shoulder pain , surgery

Take me to EIRMC: Where William's life was saved

November 30, 2020

William was flown to EIRMC after being run over by a 30-ton truck. It crushed his legs and left him near death. Now, he's back on his dairy.

Scheduled procedures and surgeries during COVID...

October 19, 2020

If you have a surgery scheduled during COVID–19, here is some information on the current safeguards in place, and what to expect before...

tags: newsletter , pain , safety precautions , surgery , vaccinations

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