Your cervical spine is made up of seven vertebrae. The discs between your vertebrae allow your neck to be flexible. They are made up of two types of cartilage, an inner and an outer part. The outer part of your discs is comprised of tough layers of cartilage. The inner part of your discs is made up of cartilage that is more “jelly-like.” This inner cartilage acts as a shock absorber.
ProOrtho is pleased to announce that Mark D. Kohn, MD, has joined our practice. Dr. Kohn is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacements, including anterior and posterior approach hip replacement, partial knee replacement, revision surgeries, and robotic-assisted techniques. Dr. Kohn earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School …
Starting March 15th 2025, ProOrtho will offer walk-in clinic hours on Saturdays from 10am to 6pm for patients with minor orthopedic injuries. If think you might have broken, strained or sprained something or just have a painful bump or bruise, you can now get expert orthopedic care on Saturdays—without the long wait times of urgent care or the ER. …
Warmer temps and glimpses of sun are giving us all the spring feels! Many get inspired this time of year to clean up and get organized—give the house a scrub, open up the windows, put your winter wardrobe in storage. As if checking these chores off your to-do list isn’t satisfying enough, you can also …
