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Children suffering from sleep disturbances can exhibit a wide array of symptoms including hyperactivity, fatigue, frequent infections and difficulty concentrating. A sleep study is used to help determine if there is a medical reason that your child is struggling to sleep well.…

Back and neck pain are common problems that can, in some cases my require surgical intervention. There are multiple causes of back and neck pain. People who sit continuously at their workstations can be especially susceptible to experiencing various types of neck and back problems. If you have been experiencing chronic back or neck pain, you can contact Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery to get connected with an experienced neck and back pain specialist on the medical staff. The physicians on the medical staff help patients with various spine issues including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and spinal instability. In this blog we discuss 5 common causes of neck and back pain.…

Sometimes it’s obvious your child may be struggling to get a good night’s rest. If your child is showing signs of disturbed sleep – such as trouble falling or staying asleep, snoring, difficulty waking up in the morning or staying awake during the day they may benefit from a pediatric sleep evaluation. Other signs like hyperactivity, frequent infections or trouble concentrating may also indicate your child could benefit from a sleep study.…

Concerned about the recovery from joint replacement surgery Ron has been putting off hip replacement surgery. But he wasn't the only family member that needed joint replacement. His wife, Cora, and son, Matt both suffered from joint pain and needed a solution too. That's when the Joint Replacement Program at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery became a family name for them.…

Unfortunately, sleep problems in children aren’t always easy to spot. Adults usually know when they’re not sleeping well; children aren’t always aware. While most adults feel drowsy or fatigued when they’re sleep deprived, children may instead exhibit hyperactivity or other unfavorable behavioral issues. Learn more about the signs that your child isn't sleeping well.…

A spinal disc is a rubbery, soft pad found between the vertebrae that make up the spine. The main function of these discs is to act as a shock absorber and help facilitate motion in the spine. The condition usually affects the neck or lower back and can lead to pain, weakness, and/or numbness. If you or a loved one is experiencing any of the mentioned herniated disc symptoms, go through this blog to learn more about the condition and available treatment options.…

Matt Korenek had always known an active lifestyle. He rode bulls in high school and college, playing some other sports in between. He and his wife work out and enjoy long walks together. But starting seven years ago, the suffering in his knee began.…

When a spinal condition got to the point of preventing Marine Corps. veteran Frank Tagle from enjoying his family, he knew he needed to do something. Frank had been told he needed to have spinal fusion surgery, but he didn't want that. He wanted to retain motion and continue to perform his physically active job. Frank took matters into his own hands and sought out disc replacement surgery at the Center for Disc Replacement at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery in Plano, Texas.…

When it comes to disc replacement surgery, we get a lot of questions. In this article Dr. Richard Guyer, orthopedic spine surgeon and co-director of the Center for Disc Replacement at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about total disc replacement surgery.…

The Fall is a great time of year to get out and enjoy the outdoors and hiking is a great way to stay active and healthy but you'll want to make sure you don't accidentally end up with an injury that could have been avoided. Drs. Chris Sakowski, Donald Hohman and Jack Zigler orthopedic surgeons on our medical staff share their tips on how to stay safe while enjoying the outdoors.…