Radiofrequency Denervation May Provide Substantive Relief for Thoracic Facet Joint Pain

By Dee Rapposelli

Thoracic facet joints are a source of pain for about 40% of patients who complain of chronic mid or upper back pain,1 but effective diagnosis and treatment of chronic, intractable thoracic pain has been challenging.2

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Daily Use of Opioids – Almost Always Detrimental

By Dr. Daniel Faber

Much is being made in our community and the press about community use of opioid/opiate/ narcotic medications. The recent statistic that deaths due to prescription opioids now exceeds motor vehicle accidents and gun accidents combined is cause for alarm.  Continue reading Daily Use of Opioids – Almost Always Detrimental