Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery 12 Years Ago
12 years ago this was a minimally invasive spine surgery, which shows just how much this field continues to evolve! Here's an actual look inside this patient's spine to see the…
12 years ago this was a minimally invasive spine surgery, which shows just how much this field continues to evolve! Here's an actual look inside this patient's spine to see the…
Restoring lordosis – a natural, slight inward curve – with a cervical disc replacement at C4-5 C5-6. Let's check the lateral because it's looking g-o-o-d. Struggling with chronic back or…
Continuing on this morning's video about one trick ponies, I need to talk more about doctors that "specialize" in one operation (like only disc replacement or only scoliosis). I see…
No one trick ponies here. Some doctors specialize in one specific surgery. This means they only perform that surgery, regardless if it's in the patient's best interest. Flexibility as a…
(Part 5/5) The technology for disc replacements is here but insurance carriers seem slow to adapt. Closing out my talk on Tiger Woods and spine surgery with one last thought…
(Part 4/5) Talking more about Tiger Woods. As an avid golfer who's experienced a range of back problems, Tiger has undergone multiple surgeries throughout his career. What do you think…
(Part 3/5) My question (or I should say one of my questions) regarding #TigerWoods' lumbar disc replacement: Did he have a vascular surgeon? Here's why I ask. Struggling with chronic…
#FlashbackFriday to last week when Mel completely CRUSHED IT in the OR. You don't often see women in orthopaedic surgery using bolt cutters but here Mel is, cutting 6.0mm cobalt…
(Part 2/5) I want to get back to talking about Tiger Woods' lumbar disc replacement surgery, but first, let's discuss fusion vs disc replacement: which does better? Struggling with chronic…
(Part 1/5) Did you hear the news? 👀 Tiger Woods had an L4-5 disc replacement surgery. While I believe he's going to do spectacular, I have a few other thoughts…