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Learn more about outpatient surgeries we perform and common health problelms treated at Mackinaw Surgery Center on our blog posts.

Surgical recovery depends on multiple factors including weight before the procedure. Try these tips for faster healing with less pain.

March 19th, 2026|

Mackinaw Surgery Center2023-07-13T10:11:31-05:00July 5th, 2023|

Working remotely is convenient, but poor ergonomics lead to serious back pain. Can SI joint fusion help with sacroiliac pain?

Mackinaw Surgery Center2023-07-04T12:08:26-05:00June 26th, 2023|

Pitchers are prone to rotator cuff tears. While surgery isn’t always needed, rotator cuff repair can stabilize the joint and reduce pain.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2023-07-04T12:07:51-05:00June 19th, 2023|

Foot pain can occur due to a variety of reasons. Sometimes, if the pain lasts too long or intensifies, arthroscopic surgery may be necessary.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2023-06-22T18:35:33-05:00June 12th, 2023|

Weightlifting is a great way to strengthen muscles. Understanding when tears require bicep tenodesis surgery is important.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2023-06-04T20:55:01-05:00June 5th, 2023|

A heel spur is treated with proper shoes, stretches, and steroid injections. Surgery is required if conservative treatments fail.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2023-05-25T17:41:12-05:00May 25th, 2023|

Pancreatitis is an uncomfortable condition that can present as chronic or acute. A diagnostic GI endoscopy can help people.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2023-05-23T13:22:22-05:00May 18th, 2023|

Millions of people are looking for a long-term solution for back pain. A spinal cord stimulator can offer back pain relief.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2023-05-16T17:11:02-05:00May 11th, 2023|

Recovering from surgery takes time, regardless of the operation performed. Sometimes a person’s weight can extend the recovery timeline.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2023-06-02T10:39:09-05:00May 4th, 2023|

Joint degeneration is inevitable with age, but is there a way to slow the damage? Lifestyle changes can help, but surgery is the best option.