August 2016 - Phoenix Spine & Joint

What Your Doctor Can Do to Minimize Your Risk of Infection

What Your Doctor Can Do to Minimize Your Risk of Infection Phoenix Spine & Joint Phoenix Spine & Joint August 25, 2016 August 25, 2016

August 25, 2016

While there is a lot of hype about infections from surgeries, the real risk of getting an infection from surgery is less than one percent. Fear of infection should not…

6 Steps to Avoid Getting an Infection from Spine Surgery

6 Steps to Avoid Getting an Infection from Spine Surgery Phoenix Spine & Joint Phoenix Spine & Joint August 12, 2016 August 12, 2016

August 12, 2016

With any type of surgery, the truth is that an infection caused by bacteria is always a risk. Reduce the bacteria, and you minimize the risk of infection. While these…