Luis Alberto Sanchez-colon M.D

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• What Is Olecranon Bursitis?

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• What Happens During a Laminectomy?

  What is a laminectomy?You may experience back pain that affects your day-to-day activities. Your doctor may recommend that you undergo a surgical procedure called laminectomy.Laminectomy is a surgical operation, in which the lamina is removed. This helps relieve pressure that is exerted on the nerve...

• What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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• 5 Tips for Living with Osteoporosis

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• Sprained Ribs: What You Need to Know

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