Medical With Dr. Capicotto
Dive into the world of spinal health where we focus solely on the medical aspect of Dr. Capicotto’s practice. Here we discuss various surgical procedures, the instruments used, and case studies from patients who have found success and relief with Dr. Capicotto’s expertise. Understand the intricacies of spine health and the transformative power of advanced surgical techniques – including minimally invasive spine surgery! We believe knowledge is power, especially when it comes to your health.
Correcting Spinal Deformity/Flatback
This patient has had multiple lumbar fusions from L2 to the sacrum. The surgeon(s) who performed these procedures did not pay attention to lordosis, and ...
Endoscopic Transforaminal – Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
This patient has been doing great for 15 years following an L5-S1 discectomy. Now they have a recurrent disc herniation, so I performed an endoscopic ...
Good Lordosis + Minimally Invasive Surgery
Although this patient has a 47º lordosis (natural inward curvature) and no problem with flatback (lack of curvature), they still blew out the L2-3 disc ...
Osteopenia and ACDF Surgery
Break out that spine surgery dictionary because I have a new one for you: Osteopenia. Osteopenia refers to a loss of bone density, making the ...
Lumbar Fusion over Total Disc Replacement
This case is a great example of how insurance can work against you sometimes by delaying necessary procedures. It took 2.5 YEARS to get this ...
Two-Level Disc Replacement + Third Level Fusion
Because we're treating three consecutive levels of the cervical spine, I'm performing a hybrid spine surgery: a 2-level disc replacement + fusion. This'll help preserve ...
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The Most Common Holiday Back Pain Mistakes
The holidays are full of joy, but they’re also full of activities that can strain your back over time. Here are some of the most ...
How to Wrap Presents Without Wrecking Your Back
With Christmas on the way in 2 weeks or so it’s time to start wrapping those gifts you’ve been buying for your friends and family ...
Back Care for Parents
Parenting is physically demanding between lifting toddlers and strollers, bending over bathtubs, and so much more. Over time, these tasks can lead to some back ...
Back Care for People Who Stand All Day
If you spend most of your day on your feet, you know the toll it can take on your back. Hours of standing may seem ...
The Best Tools for Winter Back Pain
Winter can make back pain feel sharper, stiffer, and harder to manage. Cold temperatures tighten muscles, reduce circulation, and make us move less. Here are ...
Top Winter Habits That Secretly Hurt Your Back
As winter creeps closer, many people notice their back pain rising. While it’s easy to blame the cold, winter can bring a lot of habits ...