Let’s Talk About The Cervicothoracic Junction
Let's talk about the cervicothoracic junction. This junction is where the neck (cervical) and upper back (thoracic) connect. Now, the cervical spine has lots of motion like bending forward or…
From Spinal Fracture To Spinal Fusion
From spinal fracture to spinal fusion. I'm always grateful when a past patient chooses me again for their spine surgery. After treating a spinal fracture, this patient experienced a period…
Spinal Fusion Revision to Correct Rotated Implant
Even the most successful spine surgeries may need a revision when the body doesn't respond as intended. After this patient had a minimally invasive spinal fusion, their implant actually rotated,…
Performing A Long Cervical Spinal Fusion with Dr. Pell
Teamwork makes the dream work. First up, back in the OR with Dr. Pell for a long cervical spinal fusion! When performing spine surgery and you're at the edge of…
Surgical OR Theme of the Day: Two
Precision and care in every surgical procedure. The theme of the day is TWO: Two sacroiliac joint fusion surgeries on two different patients A two-level total disc replacement Two lumbar…
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…
Add TLIF to Your Spine Surgery Toolbelt
(Part 4/4) Here's a new acronym to add to your spine surgery toolbelt: TLIF! Let's break this term down as I dive into the last of four cases – a…
Stepping Up To The Plate – The Spinal Plate!
(Part 2/4) Stepping up to the plate today. Not at the diamond. In the OR! Although this patient had a previous spinal fusion, they injured the levels above and below.…
Three-Level Anterior Discectomy and Fusion
(Part 1/4) Taking a temporary detour from my Friday fitness videos to highlight a different kind of workout: spine surgery. Flexing my spine knowledge as I perform a three-level anterior…
Reducing the Risk of Flatback
Forever grateful for patients with ongoing spine concerns that trust me to perform their surgery. 🙏 When another injury caused significant back pain for a patient that has undergone multiple…