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

Foot pain from a bunion can limit movement and cause unpleasant symptoms. Learn how minimally invasive bunion surgery can help.

February 27th, 2026|

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.