Spine Plates and Spinal Fusion
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…
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.…
Did you see me last weekend on WNY Living with WGRZ – Channel 2, Buffalo? If not, here's your chance! HUGE thank you to WNY Living for having me. Struggling…
(Part 2/2) How do I create room to properly insert an artificial disc? Let me show you how I tackled this 2 level disc replacement to alleviate a patient's pain. Struggling with…
(Part 1/2) This patient had three disc herniations resulting in horrible back pain. Because a three-level disc replacement has not been cleared yet, I performed a two-level disc replacement. If…
My patients never cease to amaze me with their generosity. Going to have a lot of fun with these gifts I recently received! Struggling with chronic back or neck pain?…