At Mountain Surgery Center in New Jersey, facet fusions are one of the various procedures our world-renowned physicians specialize in. In this blog, you will learn more about what a facet fusion is, the benefits, when you may need one, and the recovery period. 

At Mountain Surgery Center, we care about your overall health, so we wanted to share the five biggest benefits of walking to improve your overall health.

We invite you to please read further to gain clarity about common questions we receive about outpatient surgery. As a patient, you may be unsure of where to get medical advice or where to undergo an operation if necessary.

The medical field is one of the fastest growing industries around the globe and is comprised of a variety of essential workers that help to keep quality service in motion. Here, at Mountain Surgery Center (MSC), our team members are like family, each holding an important role that allows our facility to generate the best care for our patients and promote a premier work environment for physicians. The people who work with us at MSC aren't just the most knowledgeable and skilled but are caring and compassionate healthcare workers who strive to make a difference, every day.

The medical field is one of the fastest growing industries around the globe and is comprised of a variety of essential workers that help to keep quality service in motion. Here, at Mountain Surgery Center (MSC), our team members are like family, each holding an important role that allows our facility to generate the best care for our patients and promote a premier work environment for physicians. The people who work with us at MSC aren't just the most knowledgeable and skilled but are caring and compassionate healthcare workers who strive to make a difference, every day.

As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to create a sense of uncertainty, what remains steadfast and true is Mountain Surgery Center's dedication to serve and care for you - our patients, visitors, and physicians. It is important for us to share with you all the precautions, procedures, and best practices that Mountain Surgery Center has put in place so that you can feel the most at ease. As always, our center works to foster the best care for all patients by offering access to quality, affordable, convenient outpatient surgical procedures.

Happy 2019 from the Mountain Surgery Center team! January has come and gone and it's now February, 2019 is now in full swing. Some resolutions may have fallen off the wayside and some are hopefully still around! The team wanted to share some tips that will be helpful all year round.

As more and more procedures are performed in an outpatient setting, many physicians are beginning to ask questions about the efficiency and practicality of performing surgeries in large hospitals. Providing convenience and affordability, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) allow physicians to offer their patients access to quality surgical procedures on an outpatient basis, in a more comfortable and less intimidating setting.

As physicians, it can seem overwhelming juggling a thriving practice while choosing the right and best facility to perform your surgeries. Perhaps you have been affiliated with a surgery center or hospital and you're ready for a change or you're expanding your practice locations. We've outlined some helpful steps and tips for choosing the best and right surgery center for you and your patients.

If you're in a healthcare heavy state, such as New Jersey, there can be several surgery centers per city and county. Word-of-mouth is huge within the medical community, refer to a colleague first before investigating online.

If you don't yet know any colleagues in the city, as you may have just moved or want to expand your practice, then refer to Google. There you can find local medical societies that will have subject matter experts on local facilities, as well as begin your search for the best outpatient facility for you through Google Search and Google Maps.

Many people associate arthritis with their hands and subsequent joints. However, arthritis to the neck (cervical spondylosis) is a specific health degeneration that affects 85% of people over the age of 60. As that statistics show, arthritis to the neck is a normal age-related change. This diagnosis doesn't always mean a person will experience neck pain. The neck pain associated with arthritis to the neck increases if a person smokes, genetics, has previous trauma to the neck, and an ongoing routine that involves consistent neck motion/movement.

Mountain Surgery Center (MSC) has been referred to as a jewel surgery center. Many of our practicing physicians consistently tell our team that MSC is a wonderful, clean, modern, and comfortable place to do surgery.

Most surgeries related to pain are typically done as the last resort and the final option when nonsurgical procedures have been exhausted or proven unsuccessful.

Surgery can seem daunting and understandably patients can forget to ask their physician extra questions that may not have been answered. Below are some questions to ask your physician before outpatient surgery that will also help with your peace of mind.

The University of Michigan provides a great and detailed 3-page printable PDF that can be used as a reference as you are speaking with your physician on your upcoming surgery. Having a tangible and lined list will help you stay focused and organized throughout the discussion (also be sure that you have a clear grasp on the costs associated with your surgery).

While it can be a long process at times finding the right employee fit for your practice, it is an extremely important step in helping to secure your success. Hiring the right people is crucial for your private medical practice. Besides you, they are the face of your office and have a great influence on your reputation. Your team is essentially your business frontline.

Mountain Surgery Center is a trusted ambulatory surgery center located in West Orange, New Jersey.

Our many practicing physicians hail from a variety of specialties, such as orthopedics, neurology, pain management, and more.

Our Mountain Surgery Center practicing physicians and surgeons hail from a variety of specialties and healthcare backgrounds. We have pain management physicians, renowned spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and general orthopedic surgeons.

Arthritis in the neck and osteoporosis can be extremely painful to live with. In this video, Dr. Katzman discusses treatment options for sufferers of arthritis to the neck and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that mostly affects the aging population, especially women...

Physicians spend a great deal of time helping their patients to lead healthy lives, often at the cost of their own health. With stress-related to running a practice, working at a fast-paced hospital, and not finding time to unwind, physicians and surgeons have become prime targets for burnout. In fact, according to a survey by Physician’s Practice, almost 70 percent of physicians believe that they don’t have as much personal time as they need.

Having surgery can be an anxiety inducer for many people. The unease usually stems from the uncertainty of not having control, anxiety over anesthesia, sharp instruments, and more. On the day of your surgery, you will sign waivers. Any fear stemming from those forms is virtually undue stress. What you should focus on are ways to calm your mind and body before your scheduled procedure.

In today's age, online reviews are as important as they are beneficial. Online reviews can quickly add a level of trust and legitimacy to any business. The Medical field can particularly benefit from customers providing online feedback.

As outpatient surgeries become more common, physicians are learning that their options for performing surgeries go far beyond hospitals. In fact, access to outpatient surgery centers can provide a significant number of benefits to physicians, boosting their group or private practice toward higher performance and greater success. Here's six ways that performing outpatient surgeries at Mountain Surgery Center can give your practice a competitive edge:

Unlike several decades ago, today’s physicians have options about where they choose to perform their surgeries. Hospitals and outpatient surgery center both act as viable, safe environments for patients who can receive surgery and can go home the same day. Surgeons who are looking into performing surgeries at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) should consider how this choice might affect the types of procedures performed, career path goals, and their personal lives.