A Day of Surgeries Part 3: Posterior Laminectomy and Fusion
Part 3 of 3: The grand surgical finale! From dawn to dusk we've navigated complex waters of spine surgery together. Our final act? A meticulous posterior laminectomy and fusion that…
A Day of Surgeries Part 2: Cervical Fusion
Part 2 of 3: The Surgical Saga Continues...the second case on the docket will be challenging as we've decided on a four-level cervical fusion from the front. Imagine living with…
A Lifesaving Spinal Case Study
A Life-Saving Spinal Case Study
Life can surprise us, often during the most ordinary moments. Indeed, this was true for a patient who came in after slipping on ice. What looked like a routine check-up…
A Day of Surgeries Part 1: Disc Herniation
Part 1 of 3: A day in the life of a spine surgeon! Today's agenda? A marathon of life changing surgeries, and you're getting a front row seat! First up,…
Cooking And Case Studies: A Look At Degenerative Scoliosis
Stirring the pot in more ways than one today! While I whip up some dinner, let's chat about this case of degenerative collapsing scoliosis. Why stick to traditional surgery in…
Total Disc Replacement in C6
Teamwork makes the Dreamwork! Dr. Capicotto wanted to talk about this case because it showcases a special story. Not only is it important that the operating team works together to…
Surgical Hardware: Remove or No?
'To remove or not to remove?' That is the question we're answering in today's video! I noticed this comment from someone concerned about the amount of metal hardware they have.…
Cervical Total Disc Replacement
Taking a closer look at some disc herniations and how we navigate the intricacies of this life changing procedure. Why choose a Cervical Total Disc Replacement (TDR)? Not only will…
C1-S1 Fusion
Spotted a question in the comments about C1-S1 fusions I wanted to address. A C1-S1 fusion would mean fusing together every single vertebrae of your back together, whoa! Though I…
Spinal Chordoma
Spinal chordoma is a rare type of cancer that presents a significant challenge to both patients and healthcare professionals alike. Originating from remnants of the notochord prior to being born,…
