How many times have you run into an old friend you haven’t seen in years and they say, “You haven’t changed a bit!” While that may be true for some of you, it’s certainly not true for me… at least not from what I see in the mirror. I’m not fishing for compliments, just stating…
Rolando Puno, M.D., orthopaedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center, created the world’s first polyaxial pedicle screw in the early 1980s — an important invention for spine surgeries that require the placement of rods and screws. His invention was first used in a human in 1988 at Norton Hospital. The polyaxial pedicle screw allows…
If you’ve had spine surgery to remove a damaged disc, there’s a chance you have an implant invented by a local surgeon. Rolando Puno, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center, invented the Epicage System — a spacer that replaces a damaged disc between two vertebrae. Unlike previous methods, Dr. Puno’s design allows…
Easter is the holiday most likely to attract churchgoers (Christmas comes in a close second). This Sunday, more people than usual will fill places of worship, big and small, across Kentucky. And with the Commonwealth hit by a late and widespread flu season, this seems like a good time for a few important flu prevention…
With concerns about the Zika virus on the rise, many spring-breakers are thinking twice before heading south in the coming weeks. Paul Schulz, M.D., system epidemiologist for Norton Healthcare, outlines the facts so you can make a well-informed decision on your spring break travels and offers tips on how to protect yourself. “The Zika virus…
Five years ago I was diagnosed with scoliosis while having a physical exam for high school athletics at Presentation Academy. At that point in my life, I didn’t understand the severity of the situation. All I knew was that I had a cool curve in my spine to show my friends and family. I went…
You don’t have to look far to find conflicting information on the news, the Internet and from family and friends. The vaccine protects against the sexually transmitted disease called human papillomavirus (HPV), and girls aren’t the only ones at risk. HPV causes genital warts in males and females, and can result in cervical cancer and…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 23, 2016) – Norton Children’s Hospital announced a $2.5 million donation to enhance surgical orthopaedic and spine care for local children. The anonymous gift was made in honor of Rolando M. Puno, M.D., orthopaedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center. As a result, the surgical services unit at Norton Children’s Hospital…
Recently, Consumer Reports decided to no longer recommend laundry pods due to the health hazard to children. The numbers back up these concerns. Over the past three years, the American Association of Poison Control Centers reports more than 33,000 calls to the nation’s 55 poison centers about exposures to liquid laundry packets related to children…
What do button batteries, medications and cleaning products have in common? They’re three of the items on the list of seven surprising poisons provided by the Kentucky Regional Poison Control Center of Norton Children’s Hospital to raise awareness during National Poison Prevention Week, March 20 to 26. “Our No. 1 goal is to educate the…
The word “fiber” may make you think of prunes and senior citizens, but the truth is most kids don’t get enough of this important nutrient that helps keep their plumbing moving. I’ve known many kids, including my own, who have had issues with constipation. My kids are somewhat light and picky eaters. Add to that…
The science is simple: Clean hands save lives. We all get that, right? From as early as kindergarten, children and adults hear a similar refrain. Signs around public facilities, posters in school restrooms and stories in the news constantly remind us that hand washing is one of the most effective ways to avoid getting sick…
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