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

Is avoiding back surgery possible? A spinal cord stimulator may be the best solution for long-term relief without invasive surgery.

November 19th, 2025|

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.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2020-12-01T11:19:40-06:00December 7th, 2020|

Tonsilitis is a common condition. In some cases, the doctor may advise that a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy is needed.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2020-11-19T10:50:19-06:00November 25th, 2020|

ACDF surgery is a minimally invasive procedure to fuse two vertebrae. These exercises help to improve recovery from surgery.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2020-11-18T09:18:43-06:00November 18th, 2020|

Total hip replacement surgery replaces the bone of the hip joint. The procedure does wonders for pain and lifestyle but requires recovery.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2020-11-11T10:13:23-06:00November 11th, 2020|

Breast cancer patients can consider lumpectomy and radiation therapy to preserve the breast or a mastectomy.

Mackinaw Surgery Center2020-10-30T11:01:51-05:00November 3rd, 2020|

Frequent ear infections often require tympanostomy surgery. What should patients expect during recovery? Is ear tube removal needed?