The Spine Is Complex. So Is Spine Surgery.
Every spine surgery case is different because the spine is complex. While some patients may only require a single surgery to correct their problem, others may need a second surgery to…
Pain High in the Cervical Spine
Proving doubters wrong, one surgical case at a time. (Although I must say, my followers are generally very supportive of my professional insight and explanations.) In this total disc replacement…
Ideal Candidate for Total Disc Replacement Surgery
Never settle for life with pain. This patient with herniated discs at C4-5 and C5-6 was an ideal candidate for total disc replacement (TDR) surgery. Look how well these artificial…
Treating Collapsing Discs vs Scoliosis: Which Comes First?
Although I always want to relieve my patient's pain as soon as possible, spine surgery is a process and you have to perform the steps in the right order for…
Back To This Long Spinal Fusion: Working with Dr Pell Part 2
While the kids go back to school, we're going back to this long cervical spinal fusion with Part 2 of the extended edition! Don't forget to show Dr Pell some…
Dream Team Throwback: Working with Dr Pell Part 1
Here's a Thursday Throwback to the dream team in action! You may have watched this reel of Dr. Pell and I working on a long cervical spinal fusion and like…
Severe Back and Leg Pain
You won't believe what I found when this patient – who had a previous fusion years ago with BAK cages placed – came to see me with severe back and…
Distract Disc Space
In spine surgery, distraction is actually a good thing because it refers to the opening or separation of the vertebrae. As we distract disc space, it's essential we don't injure the end…
Going The Extra Mile For My Patients
Going the extra mile for my patients! Although I worked with this patient to treat one problem, after a dramatic injury put pressure on her spinal cord, the new problem…
Let’s Talk About The Cervicothoracic Junction
Let's talk about the cervicothoracic junction. This junction is where the neck (cervical) and upper back (thoracic) connect. Now, the cervical spine has lots of motion like bending forward or…
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