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    Reducing the Appearance of Post-Surgery Scarring with Massage Therapy

    Jan 15, 2024

    A concern for many patients after learning they need major surgery is around what scarring will look like. Massage therapy can help remodel scar tissue post-surgery to reduce the visibility and appearance of surgical scars. Tyne Gray, Licensed...

    What Happens in the PACU?

    Dec 27, 2023

    Experiencing a surgical procedure and receiving anesthesia medication can cause quite a shock to the body. After surgery, most patients visit the PACU for monitoring and assessment. David Rees, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with Pullman...

    What Happens During a Colonoscopy?

    Feb 13, 2023

    Let's be honest, getting a colonoscopy is not on anyone’s “wish list.” Yet, colonoscopies are the best gift you can give yourself to prevent colon cancer—one of the deadliest cancers out there.

    Gastrointestinal Health: Keeping Your Gut Happy

    Feb 1, 2022

    The gastrointestinal (GI) system encompasses many different facets of overall health. Certain diseases, such as diabetes, impact how your GI track performs.

    Say Goodbye to Pain with Total Joint Replacement Surgery

    Nov 24, 2021

    With age, it’s natural for certain body parts to not work as well as they used to. The joints—hips, knees, shoulders—can all suffer wear and tear over time. The good news is joint replacement surgery has advanced so much that these procedures are...

    The Man Behind the Mask: Dr. Martin

    Nov 16, 2021

    Pullman Surgical Associates provides 24/7 emergency surgical care to the region through Dr. Randy Zuckerman and Dr. Ron Martin. Emergency surgery is unplanned; it’s not scheduled or anticipated, and for most of us, it’s a world of unknowns.