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

Shoulder pain that keeps coming back could be impingement. Learn how a small procedure may offer big results when stretching and rest no longer help.

October 28th, 2025|

Mackinaw Surgery Center2021-02-16T18:34:32-06:00February 12th, 2021|

Infections can be a risk of surgery at any medical institution. But what is the risk at an ambulatory surgical center?

Mackinaw Surgery Center2021-01-30T16:46:50-06:00February 5th, 2021|

There’s a common misconception that plastic surgery should happen at a big hospital. However, surgery can be done at a specialty ASC.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2021-01-28T09:16:50-06:00January 28th, 2021|

Thinking about a total joint replacement for arthritis? Research is crucial. Ask a doctor or specialist these 3 key questions.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2021-01-21T08:59:05-06:00January 21st, 2021|

After every surgery, patients must consider physical therapy and pain management options to improve mobility and reduce pain.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2021-01-14T10:37:10-06:00January 14th, 2021|

Sciatica can cause intense, radiating leg pain. Understand the causes, symptoms, and surgical treatments for sciatic nerve pain.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2021-01-07T11:16:38-06:00January 7th, 2021|

A colonoscopy and endoscopy are types of colon cancer screening methods. These tests use an endoscope to look for abnormality and bleeding.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2020-12-24T08:38:26-06:00December 28th, 2020|

Spinal cord stimulators block pain signals caused by a variety of conditions. The device can be an effective treatment for chronic back pain

Mackinaw Surgery Center2020-12-21T10:25:33-06:00December 21st, 2020|

Nerve blocks can improve surgery results by reducing opioid use and side effects, also reducing hospital time and speeding up healing time.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2020-12-14T09:07:19-06:00December 14th, 2020|

A bunionectomy is a type of foot surgery that can reduce pain in the big toe. Recovery can take from weeks to months.