After careful consideration of surgical and non-invasive options, I consented to ganglion metatarsal bone cyst foot surgery. While I knew that none of the proposed surgical procedures offered a 100% guarantee, I was willing to go ahead with the procedure that made the … [Read more...]
Should You Say Never to a Travel Destination?
For decades, I maintained a mental list of cities and countries. This list included places that I had no desire to visit. In casual conversations, I would say—"I'm NEVER going to visit...!" Egypt and specifically Cairo were near the top of that list. I didn't want to spend a … [Read more...]
Tips for Handling Multiple Doctors’ Opinions
I can speak from experience that persistent orthopedic pain can be debilitating. Whenever it occurs, I'm forced to put my active lifestyle on hold. In some instances, the discomfort draws negative attention to simple daily movements. Throughout my life, I've experienced numerous … [Read more...]
Should a Middle-Aged Person Have Medial Meniscus Surgery?
A little more than a year after undergoing elective shoulder surgery, I was faced with another surgical decision. This time around, I was trying to eliminate throbbing knee pain and limitations in my lateral movement. I learned a lesson from my subacromial decompression … [Read more...]
The Pony Express: Fact vs. Fiction
Wild West TV shows and movies include iconic symbols such as stagecoaches, gunfights, saloon brawls, wagon trains, and Pony Express riders. After absorbing these images for decades, it’s easy to see how Hollywood can lead one astray. For example, these westerns make it appear … [Read more...]
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