The Evolution of Posterior Cervical Fusion
Where my book lovers at? Years ago, Drs. Simmons, Lorio, and I attempted to put together a series of spinal fusion cases in the 60s, 70s, and 80s before we…
Multiple Case Monday: Operating Room Rewind
Who said Mondays can't be fun? Proper scheduling allows me to maximize my time in the OR so I can perform multiple surgeries in the same day. • Right SI…
Orange Is The New Black
How can you tell if you're spending too much time together? Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto MD a call today or fill out the form…
Cooking with Mel: Zucchini & Gnocchi
Zucchini season is peaking, and what better way to eat this nutrient-rich vegetable than by marrying it with gnocchi! (After all, gotta get your daily dose of veggies in, right?)…
Shoulder Health and Orthopedic Traction
I've experienced the operating room from both sides: as a surgeon and as a patient. I dislocated and injured my shoulders on a few occasions. After three separate surgeries, my…
Extremely Disappointed with My Surgical Sales Rep And Here’s Why
I need to stress the importance of following through and doing your job. If you caught Tuesday's video then you know how upset I was (am) that our stand-in surgical…
Father’s Day: Family & Fitness
Spent Father's Day the best way: with my grandkids! (And hitting the home gym.) A lot of professional runners skip or jump rope during training to improve stamina, VO2 max,…
When A Surgical Sales Rep Fails To Fulfill Their Responsibilities
Spoiler alert: rant incoming. As a spine surgeon, I do everything in my power to ensure a surgery runs smoothly start to finish. But that surgery doesn't actually begin in…
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…
William Capicotto MD on WNY Living with WGRZ-TV
I had a blast on WNY Living with WGRZ-TV. Here's a sneak peek behind the scenes. If you missed my segment, you can watch the full video below. Struggling with…
