Recurrent Disc Herniation (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) This patient has degenerative collapsing scoliosis on the right side – See the curve of their spine? – plus a recurrent disc herniation on the left side. Watch…
Total Disc Replacements
I perform a lot of total disc replacements (when possible for eligible patients) because TDR: Maintains your spine's flexibility and mobility post-surgery Provides immense pain relief Preserves your full range…
Disc Herniations plus Radiculopathy
To treat two herniated discs plus radiculopathy (right arm pain), this patient elected for a two-level disc replacement. A great choice for those who are eligible and want to preserve…
Endoscopic Discectomy Spine Surgery
In 2025, an endoscopic discectomy is the smallest, most minimally invasive spine surgery you can receive. Despite the incision's size, it allows us to get inside the spine to remove…
Incorrect Spinal Plate Placement
Again, spine plate placement is important for long-term support and stability. This patient underwent a previous fusion surgery and now has a plate that is a little too high, along…
Pseudarthrosis: An Unsuccessful Spinal Fusion
It's unfortunate when a patient comes to see me for back pain, and I find that they have pseudarthrosis – when two or more bones do not successfully fuse together.…
Minimally Invasive Incisions: Then and Now (Part 2/2)
(Part 2/2) This patient had a previous L5-S1 fusion that still looks good, but now has spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 and is experiencing major back pain. Watch to the end to…
Minimally Invasive Incisions: Then and Now (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) 10-12 years ago, this patient had a "minimally invasive" fusion. Thanks to the advancements in spine surgery, we've been able to decrease the size of the incision while…
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (Part 2/2)
(Part 2/2) For our second sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion, this patient has severe osteoarthritis of the SI joint. Today we're starting on the right joint and in a month, we'll…
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) When I first started in spine surgery, having sacroiliac (SI) joint instability wasn't accepted as a potential condition. But times have changed, and today we're performing two sacroiliac…
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