Herniated Disc Symptoms
Depending on the location, you can experience a range of herniated disc symptoms including: • Back, arm, or neck pain • Sciatica (pain that radiates along this nerve from lower…
Depending on the location, you can experience a range of herniated disc symptoms including: • Back, arm, or neck pain • Sciatica (pain that radiates along this nerve from lower…
This axial cross-section shows something interesting: a spine deformity. Paired with severe disc herniations and horrible radiculopathy, I decided to perform a two-level disc replacement to alleviate this patient's pain.…
I have a need, a need...for speed! The name of the game is "speed day" as we put ourselves through a lower body workout. Struggling with chronic back or neck…
Let's play a game: spot the difference! The first MRI was taken in June 2025. The second in November 2024. See the difference at the injured level? Struggling with chronic…
Where my book lovers at? Years ago, Drs. Simmons, Lorio, and I attempted to put together a series of spinal fusion cases in the 60s, 70s, and 80s before we…
Who said Mondays can't be fun? Proper scheduling allows me to maximize my time in the OR so I can perform multiple surgeries in the same day. • Right SI…
I need to stress the importance of following through and doing your job. If you caught Tuesday's video then you know how upset I was (am) that our stand-in surgical…
Spoiler alert: rant incoming. As a spine surgeon, I do everything in my power to ensure a surgery runs smoothly start to finish. But that surgery doesn't actually begin in…
From spinal fracture to spinal fusion. I'm always grateful when a past patient chooses me again for their spine surgery. After treating a spinal fracture, this patient experienced a period…
I had a blast on WNY Living with WGRZ-TV. Here's a sneak peek behind the scenes. If you missed my segment, you can watch the full video below. Struggling with…