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August is a wonderful month here in Michigan, and it has long served as a “buffer” between the summer and the beginning of the school year for my own family. But, with each passing year, August seems to get shorter, and shorter, and shorter… Ah yes – believe it or not – summer is truly…
Dr. Ira Zaltz, a leading surgeon at UnaSource Surgery Center in Troy, Michigan, leaves a positive impact on patients near and far. In 2018, he was one of four MOS physicians to participate in an annual mission trip to Buga, Colombia. The team performed more than 60 surgeries on 34 children on their trip, treating…
In recognition of National Scoliosis Awareness Month, we want to do our part in raising awareness of scoliosis and related spinal conditions. Living with spinal conditions can be challenging, and it can be overwhelming to learn that you need spine surgery. Our outstanding medical staff at UnaSource is committed to ensuring that you are in…
For many of the competitive swimmers that I treat in my office, summer is just another season to train and compete in what often amounts to a year-round sport. For the rest of us Michiganders, Memorial Day Weekend serves as a sort of “opening day” for the Michigan water sports season. Let’s face it –…
If your physician has recommended labral tear shoulder surgery, you probably have many questions. … “Do I really need shoulder surgery for this, or will it go away on its own? How long will it take me to recover? Will I need physical therapy afterward?” Every body is different, so you should speak with your…
Dr. Daniel Park, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery in Oakland County, Michigan. His clinical interests include discectomy, kyphoplasty, laminectomy, laminotomy, and vertebral fusion. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Park completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University in Chicago. He focused on…
A team orthopedic surgeon for the Detroit Lions for more than 21 years, Dr. Kyle Anderson, M.D., is one of the most skilled orthopedic surgeons in metro Detroit. The sports medicine specialist has worked with multiple professional athletic teams and schools, making him a highly sought-after practitioner. His practice, Anderson Sports Medicine, is located in…
Dr. J. Michael Wiater, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at UnaSource Surgery Center in Troy, Michigan. He specializes in surgeries of the shoulder and elbow, as well as general occupational therapy. As a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Dr. Wiater has helped nurture future surgeons. He also…
Your surgeon and anesthesia team may determine that a continuous peripheral nerve pain control pump would be beneficial for pain management following your surgical procedure. The AmbIT pain control pump contains a local anesthetic medication that can minimize or reduce postoperative pain for certain procedures of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, and foot. If…
Urologist Ronald Rubenstein, M.D., specializes in adult urology in Oakland County, Michigan. His clinical interests include prosthetic urology, kidney stone prevention, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, male infertility, laparoscopic surgery, and nephron sparing surgery. Dr. Rubenstein is board certified by the American Board of Urology. He completed his residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland…