The “F-Word” In Spine Surgery: Spinal Fusions
Let's talk about the "F-word" in spine surgery...Fusion. Spinal fusions is not a term to fear, but one that brings hope and relief! I'm ready to demystify spinal fusions -…
Baking A Cake, Like Spine Surgery, Requires Precision
Watch me trade the operating room for the oven! This weekend we're swapping surgical tools for baking ingredients. With the focus and steadiness of a minimally invasive spine surgeon, I…
Pedicle Screws: Then and Now
Did you know I was involved in some of the first ever surgeries where Pedicle Screws were being introduced? Back then, the surgery would take 4-5 hours and involved a…
Why I Became A Spine Surgeon
Why did I become a spine surgeon? My personal history, marked by the near loss of my father as a child, transformed into a beacon of hope. It was an…
Spine Surgery and Navigation Frame Technology
We stay consistent with the times - both in social media AND in spine surgery! Excited to share how Stealth Navigation Frame technology is used, combined with an O-arm which…
Cooking with Capicotto: Cuccidati Cookies
Whipping up some cuccidati cookies this weekend! Maintaining a healthy spine and baking cookies might seem worlds apart, actually they both require precision, patience, and a sprinkle of love! Balance…
40 Years of Treating Back and Neck Pain
40 years in practice has given me true mastery as a surgeon. It has also allowed for some pretty incredible innovation to occur. We believe in continually adopting the latest…
Experiencing Back Pain After A Fall?
No one expects to fall and hurt their back, but it can happen to anyone. A little pain or soreness after a bad fall is normal. If the pain is…
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Have you considered lumbar disc replacement surgery? If you are qualified, it tends to be a viable option for many of my patients. Remember folks, life is too short for…
Paddle Stimulators for Chronic Pain
Surgical placement is trustworthy in the hands of a surgeon. As a dedicated spine surgeon, I specialize in the precise placement of paddle stimulators - a game-changer for chronic pain…
