The use of both over-the-counter and prescription nonsteroidal medications is frequently recommended in a typical neurosurgical practice for joint pain. But with persistent long-term use there can be significant safety concerns. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications or NSAIDs work to reduce inflammation through a complex metabolic pathway that typically leads to reduction in pain. NSAIDs are approved medications […]
Dr. Maroon's Blog
RSS feed for this sectionDr. Joseph Maroon’s GNC Ironman Press Release Oct 4, 2013
October 4, 2013 at 11:36 am PITTSBURGH, Oct. 3, 2013 (Read Here) Demonstrating What It Means to ‘Live Well,’ Dr. Joseph C. Maroon Enters His 5th Ironman World Championship in Kona Hawaii “Dr. Maroon, who is Chairman of the GNC Medical Advisory Board, knows a lot about what training, physical conditioning and proper nutrition can achieve. […]
Why I Don’t Use Hip Bone for Spine Fusion
Why we don’t use hip (iliac crest) bone for fusing the cervical spine A persons hip bone or iliac crest bone is still commonly used by some surgeons as graft bone to be placed in the disc space following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery. The use of this bone graft as a spacer […]
Video Interview by Dr. Maroon on Cervical Fusion in Professional Athletes
See Video at – Outcomes After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Professional Athletes Originally Posted by UPMC Physician Resources on Monday, June 24th 2013 A recent study examined return-to-play decisions and outcomes for 15 professional athletes with cervical spine injuries. Joseph Maroon, MD, vice chairman, Department of Neurological Surgery, discusses the study and its findings which will appear […]
Resveratrol Fights Cancer
Dr. Joseph Maroon, author of The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life, Simon & Schuster, explains the benefits of the natural supplement Resveratrol to fight cancer. What is Resveratrol? Resveratrol is a plant polyphenol extracted from the skin, stem and vine of grapes and other plants. […]
Dr Maroon Reacts to Tony Dorsett CTE Claims
Nov 6, 2013 – KDKA News reporter John Shumway interviews former NFL player and Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett on his recent diagnosis of memory loss and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. See video interview and Dr Maroon’s response to these findings. – See full story and video – Here World-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon wonders about Dorsett’s […]
New Alternative Surgery for Pinched Nerve in Neck
Why Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy may be the answer for Neck Pain Occasionally the cervical spine roots can become entrapped causing some neck but mostly arm pain. Sometimes an anterior cervical discectomy approach is require, but often times the entrapment of the nerve can be released from approaching the nerve from the back of the neck. This […]
Lifestyle, Diet and Supplement Changes can Help your Brain Capacity
Mental Energizers By Joseph Maroon, MD , For Well Bella Magazine, Saturday, December 1, 2012 These lifestyle, diet and supplement changes can help your brain to function at its greatest capacity. The brain is often called the last frontier of medical discovery. Over the last decade, however, research into brain function has rapidly evolved, and […]
Hear Radio Broadcast of Dr Maroon Discussing CTE Diagnosis of Tony Dorsett
Nov 6, 2013 – UPMC neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon reacts with Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan to the recent reports the Tony Dorsett has been diagnosed with CTE – Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. CTE is a diagnosis found at autopsy and Hall of Famer, former NFL running back Tony Dorsett is still very […]
UPMC’s Dr Joseph Maroon Talks Life After Becoming an Ironman
Dr Maroon discusses what it feeling to have completed his 5th World Championship Ironman Triathlon in Kona, HI. His blog post appears on UPMC Blog post on Nov 6, 2013 – Read Entire Post Here The incredible high from the massive release of endorphins—that intense feeling of “flow” and focus—was followed, within 48 hours, […]