Painful spinal fractures are now being treated in Tampa Bay with a breakthrough medical treatment that has patients up and moving in just hours after the procedure.
"It was like a miracle", said 86-year-old Lily Fishman who underwent a Kyphoplasty after a painful compression fracture.
Through x-ray guidance neurosurgeon Dr. Larry Fishman can stabilize a patient's spine by using a small balloon to expand the spine and then fill the fractured area with a cement type material.
Patient don't have to go under general anesthesia as Kyphoplasty only takes minutes to perform with very few restrictions after surgery.
"They are better off when they started, and I don't say you can't do this you can't do that", said Dr. Fishman of Brandon Regional Hospital.
Conventional treatment can involve patients wearing a back brace for weeks if not months and taking powerful pain medications.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:59:30 GMT
Officials with the Polk County Sheriff's Office report that deputies arrested 41-year-old Jerry Matthew Monroe of Lakeland today charging him with Misdemeanor Battery.
Officials with the Polk County Sheriff's Office report that deputies arrested 41-year-old Jerry Matthew Monroe of Lakeland today charging him with Misdemeanor Battery.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:17:06 GMT
Sleep experts estimate one in three people will suffer from insomnia at some point in their life. For those suffering from insomnia, it turns out, there's an app for that.
Sleep experts estimate one in three people will suffer from insomnia at some point in their life. For those suffering from insomnia, it turns out, there's an app for that.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:19:01 GMT
The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance. But under new legislation awaiting the signature of Governor Rick Scott it could
The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:04:00 GMT
The Manatee County school superintendent says the district is in a financial crisis. One of the proposals to save the district includes cutting the number of teachers and many parents are not happy.
The Manatee County school superintendent says the district is in a financial crisis. One of the proposals to save the district includes cutting the number of teachers and many parents are not happy.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:56:22 GMT
The weather is getting warm in the bay area and pest control experts say it's bringing out dry wood termites. "The phones are ringing off the hook now because the termites are swarming," said exterminator
The weather is getting warm in the bay area and pest control experts say it's bringing out dry wood termites. "The phones are ringing off the hook now because the termites are swarming," said exterminator
Monday, May 20 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:19:01 GMT
The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance. But under new legislation awaiting the signature of Governor Rick Scott it could
The Obridge Academy is a virtual school with a virtual Florida headquarters and a virtual track record of performance.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:56:22 GMT
The weather is getting warm in the bay area and pest control experts say it's bringing out dry wood termites. "The phones are ringing off the hook now because the termites are swarming," said exterminator
The weather is getting warm in the bay area and pest control experts say it's bringing out dry wood termites. "The phones are ringing off the hook now because the termites are swarming," said exterminator
Friday, May 17 2013 7:36 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:36:31 GMT
As the news of Angelina Jolie brings awareness to the fight against breast cancer there is a major medical breakthrough thanks to a nationwide study with the largest number of participants at USF.
As the news of Angelina Jolie brings awareness to the fight against breast cancer there is a major medical breakthrough thanks to a nationwide study with the largest number of participants at USF.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:00 AM EDT2013-05-17 09:00:46 GMT
Teacher supplies can be very expensive. Ask any teacher they will tell you it's true. A couple of local educators are doing their best to help cut the cost for the tools teachers use in the classroom. Adrianne
Teacher supplies can be very expensive. Ask any teacher they will tell you it's true. A couple of local educators are doing their best to help cut the cost for the tools teachers use in the classroom. Adrianne
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:00:27 GMT
They went to school on federally-backed student loans and have now defaulted on them to the tune of $111.5 million dollars. That means taxpayers are on the hook for that money. 895 doctors nationwide
They went to school on federally-backed student loans and have now defaulted on them to the tune of $111.5 million dollars. That means taxpayers are on the hook for that money. 895 doctors nationwide
Monday, May 20 2013 8:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:36:58 GMT
The Concord, Virginia (on border of Campbell and Appomattix Counties) based relief organization Gleaning For The World (GFTW) says it is loading supplies onto tractor trailers tonight (Monday), to be sent
Items needed include bottled water, and baby care supplies
Monday, May 20 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:47:07 GMT
Roanoke City Councilman Sherman Lea says proposing a pay raise for council members and the mayor is an awkward situation for them. The proposal currently on the table would increase council's salary by
Roanoke City Councilman Sherman Lea says proposing a pay raise for council members and the mayor is an awkward situation for them. The proposal currently on the table would increase council's salary by 28 percent. However council members are the only ones that can propose a pay raise; a request that hasn't been made in 10 years says Lea.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:07:43 GMT
HANK KURZ Jr.AP Sports Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones says the Washington Redskins' training facility is "on schedule and on time" and will be completed before July 25, when
Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones says the Washington Redskins' training facility is "on schedule and on time" and will be completed before July 25, when the team opens training camp
Monday, May 20 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:11:42 GMT
Danville based God's Pit Crew says its volunteers delivered 120,000 pounds of relief supplies to the Granbury, Texas are over the weekend.The region of North Texas was hit hard by tornadoes this past Wednesday.The
Danville based God's Pit Crew says its volunteers delivered 120,000 pounds of relief supplies to the Granbury, Texas are over the weekend
Monday, May 20 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:18:11 GMT
Thanks to the help of the community "Shotgun," the horse rescued and taken to the "Roanoke Valley Horse Rescue Mission" in Hardy is making a come back. We've been telling you about his progress. However,
Most of horses are seven years old and they are extremely underweight and malnourished.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:14:25 GMT
The number of people using seat belts in Virginia is almost 10% lower than the national average. That's why local law enforcement from across our area are joining the national *Click It or Ticket* seat
The number of people using seat belts in Virginia is almost 10% lower than the national average. That's why local law enforcement from across our area are joining the national *Click It or Ticket* seat belt campaign.
Dr. Larry Fishman
