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Health and Wellness | May 7, 2019
How Do I Know If I Need Back Surgery? (video)
James Bruffey, MD, a spine surgeon at Scripps Clinic, explains how to tell when it is time to consider spine surgery to treat an ailing back.
Patient Stories | February 22, 2019
Hall of Fame Jockey Recovers from Spinal Cord Injury
Injury brought Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza to Scripps, where physicians and rehabilitation specialists helped him recover without surgery.
Health and Wellness | November 20, 2018
Stroke Types, Treatments and Why Time Is of the Essence (podcast)
Neurologist Mary Kalafut, MD, discusses the causes, symptoms and treatments for stroke in this podcast.
Health and Wellness | November 13, 2018
What Are the Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Stroke? (video)
Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains the causes and treatments for stroke and why time is so critical when stroke symptoms arise.
Health and Wellness | October 30, 2018
What Is a Stroke? (video)
Mary Kalafut, MD, a neurologist at Scripps Clinic, explains what a stroke is and who is most at risk as well as treatment options available.
Health and Wellness | October 1, 2018
What Are the Main Causes of Neck Pain? (video)
A herniated disc may cause neck pain that requires surgery. A Scripps surgeon discusses other causes and treatments for neck pain.