Anterior Fusion Surgery
No pain, no gain...unless it's bilateral arm pain as the result of a herniated disc, then it's a problem we need to address. In this scan you can see the…
No pain, no gain...unless it's bilateral arm pain as the result of a herniated disc, then it's a problem we need to address. In this scan you can see the…
It's important to factor in age when developing a treatment plan for spine surgery to ensure the best outcome for the patient. For this elderly patient, I didn't want to…
(Part 2/2) 3D spins allow me to get a complete view of the spine to confirm a surgery has been completed as intended. For this patient suffering from spondylolisthesis and…
(Part 1/2) While I may mention spinal conditions like "herniated disc" or "stenosis" more often, "spondylolisthesis" is a common spinal disorder. In this specific instance, my patient had a vertebrae…
When it comes to spine plates, size and placement are crucial. After a patient with a previous spinal fusion suffered disc herniations and horrific headaches, I examined the previous surgeon's…
Getting the shot any way we can! Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD a call today or fill out the form below to schedule a…
You've heard me use the term "Myelopathy" while discussing various surgical cases, but what is it? Myelopathy is a spinal cord injury where the spinal cord is compressed, causing nerve…
Another day, another minimally invasive surgical procedure! By carefully removing the protruding disc material to open the "window" around the nerve root, I allowed it more space to breathe which in turn, will…
Is this reel life? Kicking off the holidays with behind-the-scenes bloopers to ensure your holiday is merry! Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD a call…
Celebrating the holidays by relieving yet another patient of pain. In this case, I performed a kyphoplasty – a minimally invasive procedure – to treat an 8-week old compression fracture.…