Who writes the information on this page?
Sean McMillan, DO writes and approves the clinical content on this site.
He is an orthopedic surgeon in Burlington Township, New Jersey, who completed fellowship training in arthroscopic sports medicine of the shoulders, hips, knees, and elbows at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, Massachusetts. That training, along with his day-to-day focus on low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and cervical radiculopathy, sets which topics this site covers and how deeply.
Does a doctor review this content before it is published?
Yes. Sean McMillan, DO reviews every clinical page before it goes live, checking that the symptoms, treatment options, and recovery information match current orthopedic practice.
He performs reverse total shoulder replacement surgery and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee, meaning the review comes from a surgeon who does the procedures described, not from a general editor working off outside sources alone.
Where do the medical facts on this site come from?
Each clinical fact traces to a named, checkable source: Dr. McMillan's own training and procedure records, the condition and procedure lists maintained for this practice, or published guidance from recognized orthopedic organizations.
When a page states a number, such as a recovery range or a prevalence figure, the source and year are printed with it so the claim can be checked rather than taken on faith.
Can I use this information to diagnose my own condition?
No. This site explains conditions such as sciatica and cervical radiculopathy in plain language, including how epidural steroid injections fit into treating them, but explaining a condition is not the same as diagnosing one.
A diagnosis requires an in-person evaluation by Dr. McMillan or another qualified physician, and every condition page on this site says so before it ends.
Why doesn't this site promise exact recovery times or outcomes?
Because no two patients heal on the same schedule.
This site gives ranges, not promises, and names the factors, such as which spinal structure is generating the pain and which treatment is chosen, that change the timeline for each patient; Dr. McMillan maps the specific timeline with each patient directly, not through a web page.
Does advertising or sponsorship shape what this site publishes?
No. This site does not accept paid placement, sponsorship, or advertising within its clinical pages, and no outside party reviews or edits content before Dr. McMillan does.
The information here reflects his training and practice, not a marketing arrangement.
How often is this content checked and updated?
This page is reviewed and updated whenever a procedure, a credential, or a clinical guideline changes.
Because the underlying facts, such as fellowship training and the procedures Dr. McMillan performs, rarely change, most pages stay accurate for long stretches between reviews, but any change triggers one.
Is Dr. McMillan's practice accepting new patients?
Yes. Dr. Sean McMillan Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is accepting new patients, including those referred by another physician for evaluation of low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, or cervical radiculopathy.
This content is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified physician.