Going The Extra Mile For My Patients
Going the extra mile for my patients! Although I worked with this patient to treat one problem, after a dramatic injury put pressure on her spinal cord, the new problem…
Cervical Fusion vs Disc Replacement
Deciding between a cervical fusion and a disc replacement depends on a number of factors including the patient's age, lifestyle, and overall health, their bone density, the source of the…
Full OR Schedule
With a full OR schedule, we put the workouts on the backburner to keep our energy high as we perform multiple surgeries in the same day. Struggling with chronic back…
The Value of Multiple Studies
Every problem is a lesson in disguise. One problem with pinpointing the source of your pain is that pain isn't always localized to one spot. Pain can often start in…
In the Operating Room, We’re Never “Just Doing”
It takes a village! We're never "just doing" because the operating room is where our incredible surgical team works harmoniously to ensure a smooth, safe, and successful procedure. Struggling with…
Navigated Surgery vs Fluoroscopy
Why navigated surgery over fluoroscopy? Fluoroscopy increases the difficulty when performing certain surgeries, and then you sometimes end up with a failed fusion, like in this patient who was supposed…
MRI Topogram and Surgical Approach
Here we have an MRI topogram (a preliminary scan and localizer) that shows a deformity in the spine. How does a scan influence my surgical approach? Struggling with chronic back…
GRWM (Get Ready With Mel!)
Keeping it reel: Here's a peek into a day in the life in the OR. Get ready with Mel! #GRWM Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto…
Two Surgeries for Twosday
Two cases for another Twosday! Working with Dr Pell on two types of surgeries. One is motion preservation and one is a spinal fusion for scoliosis deformity. Let's dive in.…
Utilizing a Second OR Room to Optimize Our Efficiency
I love when another surgeon finishes earlier than expected because it means we can cut down on the time between cases by utilizing that second OR room. Our aim is never…
