Multiple Compression Fractures
It's important to factor in age when developing a treatment plan for spine surgery to ensure the best outcome for the patient. For this elderly patient, I didn't want to…
Cooking with Capicotto: Let’s Get Sauce-y (2/4)
(Part 2/4) Ho-Ho-Holy moly is this sauce coming together. The next and best ingredient we're adding? D.O.P. San Marzano tomatoes! Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give William Capicotto…
Treating Spondylolisthesis (Part 2/2)
(Part 2/2) 3D spins allow me to get a complete view of the spine to confirm a surgery has been completed as intended. For this patient suffering from spondylolisthesis and…
Treating Spondylolisthesis (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) While I may mention spinal conditions like "herniated disc" or "stenosis" more often, "spondylolisthesis" is a common spinal disorder. In this specific instance, my patient had a vertebrae…
Spine Plates and Spinal Fusion
When it comes to spine plates, size and placement are crucial. After a patient with a previous spinal fusion suffered disc herniations and horrific headaches, I examined the previous surgeon's…
What is Myelopathy?
You've heard me use the term "Myelopathy" while discussing various surgical cases, but what is it? Myelopathy is a spinal cord injury where the spinal cord is compressed, causing nerve…
Nerve Root Pain
Another day, another minimally invasive surgical procedure! By carefully removing the protruding disc material to open the "window" around the nerve root, I allowed it more space to breathe which in turn, will…
Kyphoplasty: A Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure
Celebrating the holidays by relieving yet another patient of pain. In this case, I performed a kyphoplasty – a minimally invasive procedure – to treat an 8-week old compression fracture.…
The Highs and Lows of Modern Technology
Modern technology makes it possible to perform ultra minimally invasive spine surgeries that transform patient's lives for the better. But modern technology can also make it impossible to take an invigorating…
Dr Capicotto on WNY Living with WGRZ – Channel 2, Buffalo
Did you see me last weekend on WNY Living with WGRZ – Channel 2, Buffalo? If not, here's your chance! HUGE thank you to WNY Living for having me. Struggling…
