Now Offering Physical Therapy At Our Shertz Location
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Patient Education
Center
At South Texas Spinal Clinic, we believe knowledge is a powerful part of healing. Our Patient Education Center is designed to give you access to reliable information about conditions, treatments, and recovery options—so you can make informed decisions about your care with confidence.
Whether you’re preparing for a procedure, recovering from an injury, or exploring ways to stay active and healthy, our resources provide clear guidance on diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery strategies—helping you make confident, informed decisions about your care.
Patient Education Videos
Our patient education videos are designed to help you better understand your condition, treatment options, and recovery process. These short, easy-to-follow videos cover a wide range of topics to help you gain the knowledge and confidence to take an active role in your care.
News & Blog
Stay up to date with the latest news, insights, and tips on bone, joint, and spine health from our team of experts.
Spinal Doctor News
Health Articles
Compression fractures are caused by one or more of the bones in your back becoming compressed or…
Sciatica is the result of a protruding or herniated disc in your spine. This out-of-place disc…
Sports burnout is a response to chronic stress after the continued demands of playing a sport or…
Additional Resources
Glossary
- Pathology
The study of disease states.
- Pedicle
The part of each side of the neural arch of a vertebra connecting the lamina with the vertebral body.
- Periosteum
A fibrous membrane covering bone surfaces, except at joint ends where cartilage is present.
- Physical Therapy
Treatment involving specific body part exercises to strengthen, regain range of motion, and rehabilitate the musculoskeletal system.
- Physiology
The science of the functioning of living organisms and their component systems or parts.
- Posterior
Located behind a structure, referring to the back side of the human body.
- Powered Surgical Instruments
Instruments powered by compressed air or electricity used in surgery to cut, drill, or remove bone and cartilage.
- Pre-Clinical Studies
Tests occurring before clinical studies, often in vitro or in vivo involving animals, to determine safety and efficacy of test materials.
- Premarket Approval (PMA)
A regulatory method for FDA clearance of Class III medical devices, requiring submission of safety and effectiveness information.
- Premarket Notification [510(k)]
A regulatory method for FDA clearance to market a device, comparing it to a commercially available device before May 28, 1976.
- Prosthesis
An artificial body part, like an artificial leg or arm, and can also refer to some body implants such as hip or knee replacements.
- Proximal
Nearest the center of the body.
- Pseudoarthrosis (Pseudarthrosis)
A form of non-union where a false joint forms with cartilage covering bone ends and a cavity containing fluid, resembling a normal joint.
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