Two Cervical Surgeries: Anterior and Posterior
Two cervical surgeries on the docket, an anterior and a posterior! Our first patient suffers from a herniation causing occipital headaches. (Which can actually feel worse than any neck pain.)…
Two cervical surgeries on the docket, an anterior and a posterior! Our first patient suffers from a herniation causing occipital headaches. (Which can actually feel worse than any neck pain.)…
Jump into the OR at Amherst Surgery Center for an inside look at an endoscopic decompression discectomy. Watch til the end for a glimpse of an actual piece of disc…
(Part 3/3) Being on call as a spine surgeon can be rough, especially when you have to choose between personal life experiences and the OR. After my divorce, my son came to live with me;…
(Part 2/3) Heartfelt or disingenuous? After nearly 40 years as a spine surgeon, I understand just how difficult this profession is. Spine surgery is incredibly rewarding, but does require a large amount…
Tiktokkers aren't shy about sharing their opinion, but neither am I. Remember: Neurostimulation is an imperfect science. Hence, the need for a trial! Here's why I use a neurostimulator as…
(Part 1/3) Unlike many people who, sadly, don't love their jobs, there's nothing about being a spine surgeon that I don't like. Not only do I love my job, I…
It's a beautiful day in the OR! We just finished our first case of the day: implanting a trial neurostimulator to provide much needed pain relief for a patient. Struggling…
Recertification may not be the quickest or most exciting process, but as a proud member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, I'm always prepared for critiques that allow me…
Behind every successful surgery is a commitment to lifelong learning. 🤓 Continuous education keeps me at the cutting edge of my work. It's all about staying sharp and providing the…
Ever wonder how we help the spine heal itself? Amazing tools like the spinal cage and screws stabilize while allowing organic bone regrowth. By holding the vertebrae in place, the…