Riding the Inertia Wave (With Resistance Bands)
Riding the inertia wave. Instead of battle ropes, we're utilizing our resistance bands! Looks easy, right? But the longer you work it, the more you feel it. Struggling with chronic…
Amplify Surgical, Inc. Endoscopic Symposium
One of the keys to being a great spine surgeon is continual education. That means attending lectures and seminars to learn about the newest advancements in spine surgery procedures, equipment,…
Herniated Disc Symptoms
Depending on the location, you can experience a range of herniated disc symptoms including: • Back, arm, or neck pain • Sciatica (pain that radiates along this nerve from lower…
An Axial Cross-Section Reveals A Spine Deformity
This axial cross-section shows something interesting: a spine deformity. Paired with severe disc herniations and horrible radiculopathy, I decided to perform a two-level disc replacement to alleviate this patient's pain.…
Spot the Difference in this MRI
Let's play a game: spot the difference! The first MRI was taken in June 2025. The second in November 2024. See the difference at the injured level? Struggling with chronic…
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…
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…
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…
