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Buyer Beware – Gimmick vs. Reality

Gimmick – nounA trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business. “It is not so much a program to improve services as a gimmick to gain votes”Similar:publicity devicestuntcontrivanceeye-catching noveltyschemetrick Reality –nounThe world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to as idealistic or notional idea of them. “He refuses […]

To Fuse or Not To Fuse

To Fuse or Not To Fuse The decision to fuse a spinal segment, let alone numerous segments, should never be taken lightly. Loss of motion from spinal fusion has a tremendous potential impact to a patient. How will a spinal fusion affect a tall spine? There are a couple of obvious possibilities. In the best […]