One Trick Ponies in Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Continuing on this morning's video about one trick ponies, I need to talk more about doctors that "specialize" in one operation (like only disc replacement or only scoliosis). I see…
Severe Back and Leg Pain
You won't believe what I found when this patient – who had a previous fusion years ago with BAK cages placed – came to see me with severe back and…
Transforming Lives, One Spine Surgery At A Time
Transforming lives, one spine surgery at a time! Back in May, we closed out our week by tackling three SI joint fusions on patients who've all had previous lumbar fusions, a…
Spinal Fusion Pre-Op (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) Eliminating back pain isn't always a one way street. Although this patient had a lumbar endoscopy roughly a year ago, they later experienced sciatica, and then lower back…
An Excellent Visual of a Herniated Disc
Between your vertebrae are discs that act as shock absorbers and prevent the bones from rubbing together. In this case, the patient has a recurrent disc herniation that is pinching…
An Interesting Endoscopic Discectomy
Let me walk you through this interesting case to amend residual stenosis post fusion surgery and relieve sciatica symptoms. Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD…
Intralaminar Endoscopic Discectomy (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) Just like with golf, you have to set up your "shot" in endoscopic spine surgery because targeting is essential. Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William…
Case Study: Endoscopic Spine Surgery
How small is an endoscopic incision? In this case, I made a 7mm/8mm incision to remove a herniated disc. Unique procedures. Sophisticated techniques. Immediate relief. Inspirational results. Endoscopic spine surgery…
Targeting in Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Measure twice, cut once. In endoscopic spine surgery targeting is critical. Find out why and how I pinpoint the precise location for my incision. Struggling with chronic back or neck…
An Arthroscopic/Endoscopic Approach to Spine Surgery
Advancements in spine surgery allowed me to treat a patient with residual pressure on a nerve root not by performing a large surgery, but with an arthroscopic/endoscopic approach – a cutting…