From Spine Surgeon to Ab Master
From spine surgeon to ab master. After a case was cancelled, Mel and I made the mistake of hitting the gym. But every workout helps create a stronger core for…
Performing A Long Cervical Spinal Fusion with Dr. Pell
Teamwork makes the dream work. First up, back in the OR with Dr. Pell for a long cervical spinal fusion! When performing spine surgery and you're at the edge of…
What’s The Hardest Part Of Squatting After Age 40?
Aim high. Squat low. What's the hardest part of squatting after age 40? (Hint: It's not what you expect!) Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD…
Treating Severe Stenosis with Life-Interrupting Symptoms
When your spinal canal gets compressed, it can cause life-interrupting symptoms like muscle weakness, pain, and difficulty walking. For this patient with severe stenosis in their lower back, decompression is…
Surgical OR Theme of the Day: Two
Precision and care in every surgical procedure. The theme of the day is TWO: Two sacroiliac joint fusion surgeries on two different patients A two-level total disc replacement Two lumbar…
Summer Landscaping
This Friday marks the official start of the summer season but I've been ready for summer since Memorial Day Weekend when my landscaping got a gorgeous upgrade. 😎🌼☀️ Struggling with…
Cooking with Capicotto: Scallops and Sepia Fettuccine
How to give an Italian boy a heart attack: Hide the anchovies. 😳 Getting our seafood on with scallops, capers, anchovies, and our sepia fettuccine! (Squid ink pasta.) Here are…
Lunge and Let Loose
Lunge and let loose. Warming up with sled sprints (and running after Mel to get the shot. 🎥 ) If you've been keeping up with our 2025 fitness journey, you can…
Transforming Lives, One Spine Surgery At A Time
Transforming lives, one spine surgery at a time! Back in May, we closed out our week by tackling three SI joint fusions on patients who've all had previous lumbar fusions, a…
Wednesday Workout: Hack Squat Machine
One machine to rule them all! Spent a Saturday at Catalyst Fitness with a hack squat machine to work my legs. When using machines like this, foot placement matters. By…
