Story From My Time As A Family Practice Extern
Storytime! As a 2nd year med student in 1978, I got a job as a family practice extern to get some hands-on learning experience. One of the cardiologists, Dr. Henry…
Storytime! As a 2nd year med student in 1978, I got a job as a family practice extern to get some hands-on learning experience. One of the cardiologists, Dr. Henry…
See how this patient's L5 disc is waaaaay down here? When there's a deep L5-S1 disc, there are a bunch of ligaments attached to make it stable. Although this patient…
Already tired of turkey? Then may the pork be with you! Going hog wild for this Tomahawk pork chop and homefries. Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William…
Some sea-riously good eats here: scallops and fettuccine! On a more serious note, I want to say I'm grateful for everyone who wished me and Mel a Happy Thanksgiving. I…
Even the doctor can learn. Remember our video where Mel performs the inertia wave? Well, we got some unexpected critiques...but as I always say, I can learn! Struggling with chronic…
It's been an incredible year and we have much to be thankful for. Thank you to our patients, their families, and our friends and family for your love, support, and…
Not Captured: Mel's 40lb repsCaptured: Mel's 30lb reps + a killer spotter/videographer It's push day so we're focusing on weights, upper body squats, and working our arms, shoulders, and torso.…
I talk a lot about disc replacement vs spinal fusion, but you have to remember that each procedure depends on the patient. The ultimate goal is recovery and the best…
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…
When in doubt, add more chocolate. | Baking nutella brownies with Dr. William Capicotto, MD - WNY's most experienced spine surgeon. Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William…