Blankenship, James B, MD

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Primary: Neurological Surgeon

Sub-Specialty: General

Additional Specialties: Neurological Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery

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Blankenship James B Dr

Neurosurgery Center

James B. Blankenship, MD

Dr. James Blair Blankenship, MD

B. Blankenship James MD FACS

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Blankenship, James B, MD

General Practitioners

Arthritis
Medical Weight Loss
Eat a balanced diet with adequate roughage. A multi-vitamin supplement should be taken. If you have had a spinal fusion, you will have a calcium and magnesium supplement to take in addition to your vitamin. If you are overweight, you should start a weight loss program that includes a balanced diet and exercise. Please do not try other diets without discussing them with Dr. Blankenship.
Smoking Cessation
If you smoke, you should stop. Nicotine and many of the other chemicals in tobacco smoke constrict the blood flow to your discs, spinal muscles, and your fusion if present. Dr. Blankenship, who is also a certified addictionologist, can outline a smoking cessation program. Stopping smoking is certainly not easy, but it can be done, and is critical for the care of your spine.
Constipation

Neurology

MRI
Quite frankly, we don’t believe spine surgery should always be the first choice. That’s why we only offer surgery to our patients after all other treatment options have been explored. We do not treat X-Rays or tests, we treat patients. The majority of all adults will have some abnormality on radiographic or MRI testing if they are in pain or not. It takes a well-trained physician and team to determine if the abnormality is contributing to pain. Even in the modern era of medicine, the history and physical examination are still the most important aspect of initiating a plan of treatment for someone in pain.
Radiology
X-Rays
Computed Tomography
Degenerative disc disease is usually diagnosed based on medical history, physical examination and neurological examinations. Diagnostic imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scan, or MRI scans, may be employed to confirm the diagnosis.

General Surgery
Subsequently completed a one year internship in general surgery at UAMS, followed by a five-year residency in neurosurgery. After completion in 1992, I began my lifelong dream of opening a private practice in Fayetteville where I have since remained.
Orthopedic Surgery
Some complications of not undergoing an orthopedic surgery for your condition include pain, loss of joint motion, joint weakness, numbness and an early onset of arthritis.
Neurosurgery
Please remember that medical information provided by The Neurosurgery Spine Center, Arkansas and Your Practice Online, in the absence of a visit with a health care professional, must be considered as an educational service only. The information sent through e-mail should not be relied upon as a medical consultation. This mechanism is not designed to replace a physician’s independent judgment about the appropriateness or risks of a procedure for a given patient. We will do our best to provide you with information that will help you make your own health care decisions.

Ulcer

Physical Therapists

Sports Medicine
The most common orthopedic injuries are sprains and strains, fractures, and dislocations. Injuries can occur when playing indoor or outdoor sports or while exercising. Sports injuries can result from accidents, inadequate training, improper use of protective devices, or insufficient stretching or warm-up exercises.
Physical Therapy
Generally speaking, the goals of physical therapy for the back are to increase function, decrease back pain, provide stabilization, and educate on how to prevent further damage. A wide range of treatments are available, and a patient’s physical therapy program typically includes a combination of stretching and strengthening exercises, as well as low-impact conditioning.
Occupational Therapy
The non-surgical treatment options include rest, medications including analgesics and antibiotics, injections, and physical/occupational therapy.
Back Pain

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