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As the Affordable Care Act’s policies roll out, Dr. Richard Kube has already prepared the Prairie Spine and Pain Institute for the changes. While patients may not notice direct changes Dr. Kube says his entire approach to healthcare has changed. “We did all of this to stay ahead of the game for our patients,” said… Continue Reading Prairie Spine and Pain Institute for Affordable Care Act Changes
The lateral flexors of the spine move the spine laterally (i.e. to the side), and need to be strong to work in conjunction with our spinal flexors, extensors and rotators so that we may move safely, freely and functionally. This lateral flexion exercise focuses upon flexing the spine from the base of the rib cage… Continue Reading Stimulating Exercise for the Lateral Flexors of the Spine
Richard Kube II, MD, performed the first procedure using the coflex Interlaminar Implant in Illinois, as well as the first two level coflex implant, both at the Southern Illinois Surgery Center in Marion, according to The Southern Illinoisan.
A new procedure offering an alternative to spinal fusion is gaining traction in the medical community, and a Southern Illinois facility has the distinction of being the first to perform the procedure in Illinois. Dr. Richard A. Kube is among a handful of doctors nationwide to introduce the Coflex Interlaminar Implant to his patients at… Continue Reading Dr. Kube Performs New Coflex Implant Procedure in Marion
Dr. Kube works to reduce implant costs for patients and has been featured in a new Becker’s ASC Review article. Dr. Kube is one of three surgeons from around the country featured in the article. It also includes insights from other industry and medical professionals discussing five ways to save on spine surgery materials costs. Dr. Kube… Continue Reading Dr. Kube works to reduce implant costs for patients