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 patient into the operating room,…
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 as much natural motion and…
Hybrid Spine Surgery
What led me to perform more hybrid spine surgeries? I know not every doctor believes in hybrids, but let's look at this patient who had a hybrid disc replacement in…
Disc Replacement to Preserve Motion
Patients understand that disc replacement is a great way to preserve motion compared to a spinal fusion, but they often ask what will happen 5, 10, 15 years down the…
Restoring Lordosis with a Cervical Disc Replacement
Restoring lordosis – a natural, slight inward curve – with a cervical disc replacement at C4-5 C5-6. Let's check the lateral because it's looking g-o-o-d. Struggling with chronic back or…
Final Thoughts on Tiger Woods, Insurance, & Disc Replacement Surgery (Part 5/5)
(Part 5/5) The technology for disc replacements is here but insurance carriers seem slow to adapt. Closing out my talk on Tiger Woods and spine surgery with one last thought…
Fusion vs Disc Replacement (Tiger Woods Spine Surgery Part 2/5)
(Part 2/5) I want to get back to talking about Tiger Woods' lumbar disc replacement surgery, but first, let's discuss fusion vs disc replacement: which does better? Struggling with chronic…
Have You Heard The News About Tiger Woods?
(Part 1/5) Did you hear the news? 👀 Tiger Woods had an L4-5 disc replacement surgery. While I believe he's going to do spectacular, I have a few other thoughts…
My Take On Disc Replacements
Some surgeons prefer to focus on just disc replacements, but as a spine surgeon, I love being able to give my patients the operation they NEED instead of just the…
Cervical Fusion vs Disc Replacement
Deciding between a cervical fusion and a disc replacement depends on a number of factors including the patient's age, lifestyle, and overall health, their bone density, the source of the…