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Diagnosis and Treatment of Facet Joint Injuries Facet Joint injuries are injuries to the small supporting joints in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.  They…

Timber! Falling Tree Injuries There have been two stories reporting falling tree injuries in the past two days. In both of the cases below, what…

        Taking Photos at the Accident Scene With nearly everyone carrying smartphones these days, it is usually quite convenient to get good…

Are You Using A Tree Harness? Snap-hook and V-rings are parts used in tree harnesses commonly purchased by hunters to obtain optimal hunting shots from…

Breaking a bone is always painful and includes inherent recovery time, but trimalleolar ankle fractures present special challenges – in this post we will look…

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Growing older presents many obstacles and for the fortunate who live long lives in relative good health, unavoidably there comes gradual losses…

The data accumulated by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that drowsy drivers are just as dangerous as drivers who are drunk…

Did you know that as of September 16, 2014, California motorist have been required to “give bikes three feet” when passing in the same direction…

We all have heard about the dangers of distracted driving, drunk driving, speeding, etc., but do we ever stop to consider the dangers involved with…

Young drivers are involved in more collisions than more experienced drivers, and that is reflected in their insurance rates.  Safe driving involves good judgment.  Risk…

Something about crane accidents capture the imagination and horror of many.  When a tragic crane accident occurs, it is often front page news, perhaps because…

Forklift accidents are a major cause of workforce injuries, especially in industrial warehouses.  We will examine some of the major causes of forklift-related accidents and…

Personal injury and/or death can occur due to negligence related to installation and/or maintenance of smoke alarms and sprinkler systems.  We often hear in the…

  What does a multidisciplinary approach to chronic pain mean?  This is when health care professionals from multiple fields address the needs of the patient…

Folsom Lake, Lake Berryessa, Rollins Lake – Sacramento is surrounded by scenic aquatic venues that provide the opportunity for jet skiing.  While spending an afternoon…

Injuries Resulting from American River Rafting  With the days getting warmer, many Northern Californians’ thoughts turn to summer and the plethora of outdoor activities available…