Coping with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Tips and Treatment Options
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hand and wrist – it can cause pain, numbness, and weakness. When the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the hand, becomes compressed or squeezed at the wrist, it can cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The transverse carpal ligament, which forms a tunnel-like structure in the wrist, can
Morrison Clinic™ Earns Acceptance in the Renowned American Spine Registry
Delivering Excellence in Spinal Health as the Only ASR-Registered Clinic in Palm Beach and Broward County PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APRIL 27th, 2023 – Morrison Clinic™ is delighted to announce its acceptance into the American Spine Registry (ASR). Earning this distinction makes Morrison Clinic™ the only ASR-accepted spinal surgery center within a 50-mile radius, including both Palm Beach and Broward
Neurosurgeon Dr. John F. Morrison, MD Once Again Named a “Top Doctor” by Prominent South Florida Publications
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APRIL, 2024 – The Morrison Clinic™, a Palm Beach County-based neurosurgery clinic with six convenient office locations throughout South Florida, is proud to announce that prominent South Florida publications Palm Beach Illustrated and Boca Magazine have once again, for the fourth consecutive year, recognized its founder and lead neurosurgeon, Dr. John F. Morrison, MD, as a
Why Older Women and Men May Require Compression Fracture Treatment When They Least Expect It
And How South Florida Neurosurgeon Dr. John F. Morrison, MD Delivers Relief from this Unassuming Injury “We were out on the boat— and a big wave hit us. And I’ve had back pain ever since.” It’s happened many times in the waters of our ocean and Intracoastal… You’re out for a ride, and the chop is really picking up. SPLASH!
How Serious Is a Vertebral Compression Fracture?
Vertebral Compression Fractures Vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are a common condition that can be caused by various conditions such as osteoporosis, trauma, and tumors. They occur when the vertebral body, the main part of the spine that provides structural support and protects the spinal cord, collapses or partially or fully due to excessive stress or force. The condition can lead
Understanding Hemorrhagic Strokes and Treatment
What Is a Hemorrhagic Stroke? A hemorrhagic stroke, also known as a cerebral hemorrhage, is a type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts and bleeds into the surrounding brain tissue. There are two types of hemorrhagic strokes: intracerebral (within the brain) or subarachnoid (the space surrounding the brain). This bleeding damages brain cells and
Exercises for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Exercises Recommended by the Best Neurosurgeon in West Palm Beach If you are in the spinal cord injury recovery phase — following a spinal cord injury — it’s unlikely be in better hands with Dr. John F. Morrison of The Morrison Clinic. Dr. Morrison believes that even if you have a spinal cord injury, you still
Kyphoplasty Indications and Contraindications
What is Kyphoplasty? Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat a condition called vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). VCFs are caused by a weakening of the bones in the spine, which can lead to pain, loss of height, and deformity. Kyphoplasty is a way to restore most or all of the height of the affected vertebra(e) and alleviate
Tips for Spinal Fracture Treatment and Recovery
Should You See a Spine Specialist for a Spinal Fracture? A spinal fracture is a painful and sometimes serious injury that can result from either trauma, such as an accident or fall, or from diseases that weaken bones, such as osteoporosis. Here are some of the symptoms associated with a spinal fracture: Sudden back pain Unusual pain with standing or walking
DELRAY BEACH MAGAZINE NAMES NEUROSURGEON DR. JOHN F. MORRISON, MD, of THE MORRISON CLINIC, A 2022 “TOP DOC”
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUNE, 2022 – The Morrison Clinic™, a Palm Beach County neurosurgery clinic with convenient locations in Delray Beach and Lake Worth, Florida, has recently been recognized as a “Top Doc” by Delray Beach Magazine. The publication recognizes a limited number of area physicians as the best in their particular field of medicine. Notably, Dr. Morrison was the
