Dr. Jason Huffman
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Napa, CA
25 years experience male
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Napa, CA
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About
Bio
Dr. Jason Huffman is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the spine. He is singularly focused on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders in the neck, mid and lower back. Dr. Huffman is a recognized leader in minimally invasive spine surgery.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Languages spoken
English
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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At least 800$: This depends greatly on the location where the procedure is done. A pain specialist with the ability to do it in his office with minimal sedation will... Read More
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Eventually: If your symptoms have improved and you have given the disc time to heal then you should be cleared for sports. I typically will restrict may patients ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Depends on Symptoms: This describes a finding on an x-ray that is associated with degenerative changes. Treatment should be based on symptoms. Neck pain with underlying de... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Through the blood: Spinal abscess may occur after surgery but most commonly are caused by bacteria that gets into the blood from another source. It requires aggressive t... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Stiff and weak: Her neck will have not moved in weeks and will be very stiff. The muscles of the neck will also have atrophied from lack of use and will feel very wea... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Usually: There are not absolute definitions for either a herniated or bulging disc. What i may call a bulging disc another doctor might call herniated. In gene... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Basics: You can treat a neck strain like other minor injuries. Rest, ice or heat, over the counter medications like Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) and s... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Test yourself: If you mean muscular weakness you can test yourself. See how long you can hold your head up while laying flat on your stomach or back. Or you could as... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: If the onset is very recent and is due to nerve compression that can be reversed it may be curable. An example is an acute lumbar disc herniation that... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Bobble headed: Neck weakness may feel like you are bobble headed or have trouble holding up your neck. Or you may feel sore and achy.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Cervical Stenosis: I am worried she may have narrowing of the cervical spine aka cervical stenosis. Have her see her physician for neurologic evaluation.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Probably not.: Inflammation usually involves warmth, redness, swelling and tenderness. Skin is normally warm to the touch. Back pain is most commonly due to muscle p... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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No: The shoulder blade, chest wall and lung are in the way and the breast is unlikely to be seen at all.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Till you fuse : The plate and screws are there to hold the bones still till you fuse which typically takes about 3 months. After that they are not providing support. ... Read More
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Very challenging: Caring with someone with a disabling neurologic disorder will challenge you both physically and mentally. Even thin people are heavy and it is easy to... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: If your knee pain causes you to limp the altered mechanics of motion in your back may lead to pain. On the other hand if there is nerve compression in... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Your neck hurts: Whiplash is another term for a neck strain. Typically the cause is a motor vehicle accident or other trauma that "whips" the head around. Often the sy... Read More
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Unstable fractures: A fracture of the neck can vary in severity. Mild fractures may only need observation and severe fractures are often fatal. Unstable fractures require... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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A curved spine: Scoliosis means an abnormal curvature of the spine. Thoracolumbar means that it involves both the thoracic spine or mid back and the lumbar spine or l... Read More
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Depends on the area: Lumbar stenosis is most common and typically causes deep, aching buttock and leg pain that is worse with activity and relieved with rest. It may also ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Its a minor surgery: Vertebroplasty is typically an outpatient surgery that is done with conscious sedation and local anesthetic. The procedure takes about 30 minutes. The... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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None: Aspirin is not a good treatment for a deep venous thrombosis aka a blood clot in the leg. There area other medications that are better at getting the ... Read More
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Yes: I have a number of patients with the disorder.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Moderatly Painful: Typical discectomy surgery is done through a small incision with careful dissection of the muscles on the back of the spine. Patients vary but usually... Read More
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Not well: A thoracic spine MRI is set up to visualize the anatomy of the thoracic spine. Some parts of your lung will be seen but not the entire lung and not wi... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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It can: A cervical disc herniation in the lower cervical spine can cause compression to the nerve roots that provide sensation to the armpit, chest and arm.
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A 56-year-old male asked:
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Not Likely: Degenerative disc disease alone usually causes primarily low back pain. There may be some radiating leg pain with it due to local nerve root irritatio... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Usually Canada: Typically drug prices for non generic medications are lower in canada than in the us.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Bad teeth can be hereditary. In addition parents who do not care for their teeth are less likely to teach their children to take good care of their te... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Good: Whiplash refers to a strain of the soft tissues supporting the spine. It usually resolves with time and simple conservative care including gentle stre... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Waterproof Pad: They sell a variety of waterproof pads for mattresses that will protect the mattress. You can find them at a mattress store.
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Yes: A blood clot in the leg is typically in a vein and if it dislodges it may go to the heart. Most of the time it will pass through the heart and go to t... Read More
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Yes: This may depend on the actual degree of your curve but as a general rule minor scoliosis should not restrict your activities or occupation.
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Depends on insurance: Physical therapy is usually covered to some degree by private insurance. You will need to check with your plan to see how many visits are covered and ... Read More
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Yes: Stenosis is often due to overgrowth of bone or "bone spurs, " in an arthritic spine. When a decompression surgery such as a laminectomy or laminotomy ... Read More
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Yes: If the fracture is causing compression or irritation to a nerve root in the lumbar spine it will cause "sciatica" or nerve pain in the leg.
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Hard to say: Concussion and whiplash injuries vary in severity. The pain from a whiplash will usually resolve in a few weeks and is best treated with early therapy... Read More
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Lack of strength: Neck weakness in lack of muscle strength or muscle imbalance in the muscles of the neck.
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Not bad: The anesthesiologist will usually give you some medicine through the IV before hand to take the edge off and a little local anesthetic. Typically it i... Read More
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The one you like: There is no best mattress for cervical spondylitis. The type of mattress depends more on how you sleep, generally softer for side sleepers, firmer for... Read More
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Bone spurs: Posterior osteophytic spurs of the cervical spine are bone spurs around the back of the disc space and in front of the spinal cord. They are normal fi... Read More
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Metal alloy: In scoliosis surgery the rod is typically made of a metal alloy. Most commonly used are titanium and stainless steel. More recently cobalt come alloys... Read More
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No: Fluoroscopy is a technique to get x-ray images that can be done live. It is used for diagnosis and as an aid during procedures. Like x-rays and ct sca... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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It can: Stenosis of the cervical spine (in the neck) can cause spinal cord or nerve root compression which in turn can cause pain in the arms and shoulders.
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Yes: I have a number of patients with the disorder.
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Yes: Both a disc hernaition at l2-3 and lumbar stenosis from L1 to L4 can cause pain in the back of the thighs. A significant disc herniation may cause lum... Read More
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Small mouth: When we are children our mouths are small and adult teeth would be crowded. As the mouth grows we need bigger teeth to fill it.
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Possibly: If the onset is very recent and is due to nerve compression that can be reversed it may be curable with surgery. An example is an acute lumbar disc he... Read More
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Not usually: The ovaries are closer to you groin and not likely to refer pain to the tail bone. There are exceptions such as metastatic disease that directly effec... Read More
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722.10: In icd-9 which is still the standard it is 722.10.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, PA
Graduated 1998MD
Awards
Top Doctor, Second Place, Napa Region, CA - Summer
2013
Most Influential, Third Place, Napa Region, CA - Summer
2013
Thought Leader, Third Place, Napa Region, CA - Summer
2013
Affiliations
North American Spine Society
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