PV Junior High Social Studies Teacher Jeff Paul shares his love for history and athletics with his students, but an Achilles tendon injury almost derailed a dream. Learn how a QC orthopaedist performed triathlon career-saving surgery for this professional triathlete. “Physical fitness is a celebration of life,” says Jeff.
Archive for Body, Mind and Spirit
Cleared for take-off
After years of flying radio-controlled planes, Dennis Gooch of Coal Valley was grounded by a flat foot. Thanks to Dr. Tuvi Mendel of Davenport-based Orthopaedic Specialists, Dennis is back behind the controls and flying high.
Meet the Eon Mini – the world’s smallest neurostimulator
Slightly larger than the circumference of a U.S. silver dollar, the Eon Mini neurostimulator’s small size allows for a smaller incision, which gives makes it less visible and more comfortable for patients.
QC-area woman receives world’s smallest neurostimulator
Tammy Hausch of Wheatland, IA is the recipient of the world’s smallest neurostimulator. The spinal implant is about the size of a silver dollar and provides pain relief, when other options like back surgery have failed.
