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  • Quitting Smoking Can Help Surgical Outcomes

    Quitting Smoking Can Help Surgical Outcomes

    posted by Signature Medical Group on Wednesday, May 31, 2017

    A preliminary study presented to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in March found that smokers had better surgical outcomes and fewer adverse events if they had enrolled in a smoking cessation program before having hip or knee replacement surgery.

  • Patient Receives Lifesaving Surgery from Dr. Jared Smith

    Patient Receives Lifesaving Surgery from Dr. Jared Smith

    posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2017

    David Ruhman didn't know it when he went to the ER, but he needed lifesaving surgery. Dr. Jared Smith of Independence Surgical Clinic was there to provide it, followed by excellent, compassionate care during his recovery.

  • Spinal Surgery

    Spinal Surgery

    posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2016

    If you have back pain, the last thing you want to hear is that spinal surgery is needed to fix the problem. A Signature Medical Group orthopedic specialist will offer alternative treatments. But if surgery is necessary, there are several types of spinal surgery.