by Todd Kuether | Jan 31, 2019 | General, Spine, Surgery
When talking about back problems or pain, the phrase “herniated disc” seems to be a commonly heard and is often pointed to as the source of the trouble, but what is a herniated disc and how does this injury occur? To start, herniated disc refers to one of the rubbery...
by Todd Kuether | Dec 6, 2018 | General, Spine, Surgery
The United States is currently battling the worst opioid epidemic in history. In fact, more than 115 people die every day in America due to opioid addiction. While the opioid epidemic is a complex problem that impacts people across socioeconomic, geographic and...
by Todd Kuether | Sep 26, 2018 | Brain, General
In the last week, California made headlines for legalizing the practice of riding e-scooters and other shared modes of transportation without a helmet. E-scooters from companies like Lime, Bird and Skip can reach speeds up to 35 mph and are allowed to ride on the...
by Todd Kuether | Aug 15, 2018 | General
Kuether Brain and Spine is located in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon. We feel so lucky to have such a diverse natural environment as our backyard. With the summer winding down, it is best to take advantage of Oregon’s best weather and get outside...
by Todd Kuether | Aug 1, 2018 | General, Patient Story, Spine
Mental health has always been a critical aspect to living a healthy life; however, it was not until recent years that we realized how mental health can deeply impact physical well-being. The connection between mental and physical health is especially emphasized when a...
by Todd Kuether | Jul 4, 2018 | Brain, General, Spine, Surgery
The NCAA Division One College Baseball World Series just wrapped a few weeks ago with the Oregon State Beavers taking home the national championship. The MLB is in full swing of its very long season and even little leagues across the country are participating in...
