I had a lower back surgery with Dr. Anup Gangavalli and it was a successful one I want to thank you Doctor G. and his staff in Plantation you guys are great. I live in Homestead and came all the way to Plantation to have my surgery with Doctor G. It was worthy I feel [...]
November 17, 2020 Alan A. MacGill, DPM, our board-certified foot and ankle surgeon at Spine & Orthopedic Center, has been named one of the Top 38 Foot & Ankle Surgeons to Know in 2020. This comes directly from BECKER'S, the leading magazine for hospital business news and analysis for hospital and healthcare system executives. This [...]
Spine surgery can be a daunting thought. People often wonder if there are minimally invasive options. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) is possible for the spine. But, it will not be as simple as a single band-aid. In fact, MIS is not ideal for every circumstance. And each case must be individually assessed to make the proper decision [...]
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones. As we get older, this condition reduces bone strength. Often it goes unnoticed for years. There are no symptoms until a bone breaks. And the link between osteoporosis and spinal fractures are not rare, especially in the elderly.
Strained muscles are the most common cause of back pain. However, low back pain from spinal problems is also very common. Spinal issues that can cause low back pain, such as: Ruptured/bulging discs: Rubbery discs sit between the bones in your spines. These act as cushions. Sometimes these can disc rupture or disc bulge. Common [...]
You can manage many acute sports injuries from home. In fact, this will be helpful before an appointment with your physician. There is no specific treatment regimen. Although, according to professionals, mild sports & exercise injuries can be treated at home. Treatment should be guided by the P.R.I.C.E protocol, Protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation. These have [...]
Pain can start in one place, but it doesn’t always stay in the same spot, though. In fact, pain can spread, expand, or shift over time. Also, pain can radiate from one body part to another! And this makes treatment a challenge. How Pain Can Spread Below we’ve compiled a list of ways pain can [...]
There are many different reasons for leg pain. However, the most common reasons are overuse injuries. Although it’s also possible that the pain is a symptom of another condition. And it can be intermittent or constant. It can also vary from throbbing and achy to sharp, searing sensations. Leg pain and numbness go hand and [...]
Do you have a difficult time concentrating? If you are like many others experiencing chronic pain, you might also have various signs of something called brain fog.
Boca Raton, FL – July 15, 2020 – Dr. Alan MacGill has been designated a “Master Center” surgeon with experience using innovative technology to help patients with chronic ankle sprains get back on their feet better, faster and stronger. (1,2) Dr. MacGill is using the InternalBrace™ ligament augmentation system. The simple, safe and reproducible technique [...]
