by Todd Kuether | Jul 17, 2019 | Patient Story, Spine
The summer is truly one of the magical times of year in the Pacific Northwest. With blue skies, sunny days and rising temperatures, there’s no better time to do your favorite summer activities. However, are some of these seasonal activities impacting your back...
by Todd Kuether | Jul 2, 2019 | Brain, Patient Story, Spine
Jackie Chan is an international movie star known for his unique physical comedic chops and for his endless nerve. Chan performs all of his own stunts and is a master of martial arts. After a career spanning well-over forty years, Chan is now 65 and has experienced a...
by Todd Kuether | Jun 19, 2019 | Brain, Surgery
Kuether Brain and Spine is always in search of the most innovative, cutting-edge technology in order to better assist our community of patients as safely and effectively as possible. One of the most difficult diagnosis that the Kuether Brain and Spine team treats are...
by Todd Kuether | Jun 5, 2019 | Spine, Surgery
Charlize Theron is a critically acclaimed actress known for her commitment to roles in movies such as Monster; Atomic Blonde; Mad Max Fury Road and more. The South-African beauty is also an international philanthropist and mother of two children. Over her 20 year...
by Todd Kuether | May 22, 2019 | Brain, General
Just like your body, the brain needs to flex its muscles to stay healthy. While studies and research cannot guarantee improved results, many show a correlation between challenging your brain and helping to keep it young and fit. Memory loss and dementia may never be...
by Todd Kuether | May 8, 2019 | Brain, Spine
In the words of Tim Cook, Apple’s current CEO: “Sitting is the new cancer.” In fact, Americans are sitting more than we ever have in history. According to the American Heart Association, sedentary jobs have increased 83% since 1950 and we sit on average for about 15...
by Todd Kuether | Apr 24, 2019 | General, Spine
Last week was the Boston Marathon, one of the most prestigious long-distance running events in the country. Runners from across the globe come to compete and all levels of competitive runners from novice to Olympic prospects complete the same 26.2 mile course....
by Todd Kuether | Apr 10, 2019 | Spine, Surgery
Two procedures that are sometimes used to treat vertebral compression fractures at Kuether Brain and Spine are vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty. While these procedures may be difficult to pronounce, they have a very specific purpose in helping patients. To start,...
by Todd Kuether | Mar 27, 2019 | Brain, Patient Story, Spine, Surgery
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects about one in every 26 Americans. It is the fourth most common neurological disorder behind migraines, stroke and Alzheimer’s. By definition, “epilepsy is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of...
by Todd Kuether | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
The month of March is full of entertaining moments like St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break and the NCAA’s March Madness men’s basketball tournament. With 68 teams competing, March Madness offers the opportunity to thrive, making lasting memories and crowning a national...