Several unsuccessful spinal surgeries left Janet with "drop head syndrome" and unable to lift her head. She traveled from Texas to Rhode Island to seek help from Dr. Daniels and the team at the Center for Spine Health at University Orthopedics.
Among the topics covered, Dr. Daniels discussed how he found his way to both healthcare and to his surgical specialty. He also discusses how he handles training his residents and his theory on how a patient should seek out the best surgeon for their needs.
Dr. Alan Daniels, chief of spine surgery at University Orthopedics Inc., along with a team of spine surgeons at The Miriam Hospital, used a robotic assistant to perform a minimally invasive spine procedure.
David Cabral recently helped The Miriam Hospital and University Orthopedic surgeons Drs. Daniels and Basques make history.
Spine surgeons at University Orthopedics successfully performed the first minimally invasive spine surgery in Rhode Island using the Mazor X Stealth™ Edition Platform.
Surgery is not always the best answer for orthopedic problems. Often behavior modifications that help with losing weight and increasing mobility, such as exercise, stretching and making dietary improvements, can successfully address musculoskeletal issues while also reducing healthcare spending.
Christine - a labor and delivery nurse and a fitness instructor - was delivered from her back pain after turning to University Orthopedics spine surgeon Dr. Alan Daniels.
Rhode Island seems to be attracting patients from across the country to find the best medical care, and not just for innovative, unique cancer treatments. As Channel 10's Barbara Morse founds, people are increasingly traveling to the state to receive the world-class care offered at University Orthopedics.
Alice is once again living her best life, taking care of the animals on her farm and helping customers at The Barn on Rt. 26 - her popular antiques shop in Gray, Maine. However, it wasn't long ago a severe spinal deformity threatened Alice's way of life.
Dr. Alan Daniels, Division Chief of The Center for Spine Health at University Orthopedics, discussed everything patients should know about their conditions and the options available to them.