by Todd Kuether | Feb 13, 2019 | Brain, Patient Story
When you walk into Sarah Bellum Bakery on Capitol Highway in Multnomah Village, you’ll find mouth-watering treats and even, tasty snacks for your furry friends. However, the makers behind these treats share a truly incredible commonality: all of the volunteer bakers...
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 | Jan 16, 2019 | Patient Story, Spine, Surgery
Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man and one of the top athletes on the planet, previously suffered from spinal problems and lower back pain. Many are surprised to learn that the Jamaican-born Usain Bolt actually was born with a curvature in his spine and...
by Todd Kuether | Jan 3, 2019 | Spine, Surgery
As we wrap up another fabulous year, it’s time to look forward to a fantastic and healthy 2019. To get this year started on the right foot, Kuether Brain and Spine has curated a list of some of your favorite New Year’s resolutions to promote a happy and healthy year....
by Todd Kuether | Dec 20, 2018 | Brain, Patient Story, Surgery
John McCain was a famous Vietnam War veteran as well as six-term US Senator for the state of Arizona. In addition, he also ran as the Republican nominee for the 2008 presidential election. John McCain was known for being a maverick politician meaning he had firm...
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 | Nov 21, 2018 | Patient Story, Spine
With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas, Hanukkah and other seasonal holidays just around the corner, holiday season traveling is full swing. In fact, according to AAA, nearly 51 million Americans traveled across the country and globe for Thanksgiving and other...
by Todd Kuether | Nov 8, 2018 | Surgery, Uncategorized
Maria Menounos is an American actress, television host and journalist who in the last five years reached her career peak as co-anchor of E News! After developing a successful entertainment journalism and television career for over 10+ years, it was heartbreaking to...
by Todd Kuether | Oct 24, 2018 | Brain, Surgery
Many Americans spend their Saturdays and Sundays watching one of the country’s favorite past times – football. In fact, during the 2017 NFL season, on average, over 19.3 million Americans tuned in to support and cheer on their favorite teams. However, while football...
by Todd Kuether | Oct 10, 2018 | Patient Story, Spine, Surgery
Traumatic brain or spine injuries often have prolonged and lasting impacts. As recently featured in Men’s Health, Jeff Marquis suffered a tragic injury after a mountain biking accident in 2011. Doctors said he would never walk again and his life would be forever...
