Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)

  Hey it’s Dr. Parker again and in this post I want to talk about the pneumothorax. (pronounce: new-mo thor-axe) Say WHAT?! Yea, that’s what it’s called. “Pneumo” means “air” and “thorax” means...

Rib Fractures

It’s Dr. Parker again and in this post I’m going to talk about rib fractures.  Rib fractures are a pretty common problem I see, and it’s not just the young dare-devil types! I often see folks in their 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s with multiple rib...