Baylor All Saints Medical Centers: August 2005

Table of Contents

• Repairing Painful Spinal Fractures
  New minimally invasive technique returns vertebrae to their original position.
• Hinges That Cringe
  Whether you're a weekend warrior or a serious athlete, caring for your joints can keep you in the game.
• Life After Stroke
  How one patient created his own support network online after experiencing a debilitating stroke.
• Preventive Measures
  Esophageal cancer can be treated successfully, but avoiding risk factors is the best medicine.
• The Picture of Health
  Technological advances in diagnostic imaging at Baylor are changing the way physicians view the body.
• A Family Tradition of Giving
  A loving and generous donation from Mary Dee and Ralph E. Faxel to All Saints Health Foundation makes a big difference to the nursing staff.