Revised Spinal Fusion Surgery
In this video, my patient had a previous spinal fusion at C6-C7 that didn't completely heal, in addition to a disc herniation at C5-C6. In this revised spinal fusion, I…
Spine Surgery: Trial Neurostimulator
Let me show you a case where a patient who had a spinal fusion a number of years ago, later developed chronic pain. I implanted a temporary neurostimulator for a…
Spinal Fusion Post-Op (Part 2/2)
(Part 2/2) A picture is worth a thousand words but I'll try to keep it brief. 😉 Check out these images to see the segments we went through for a…
Spinal Fusion Pre-Op (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) Eliminating back pain isn't always a one way street. Although this patient had a lumbar endoscopy roughly a year ago, they later experienced sciatica, and then lower back…
Recurrent Disc Herniation (Part 2/2)
(Part 2/2) Today I'm tackling a recurrent disc herniation on a patient that also has degenerative collapsing scoliosis. Here's an inside look at the operation to see how I extracted…
Recurrent Disc Herniation (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) This patient has degenerative collapsing scoliosis on the right side – See the curve of their spine? – plus a recurrent disc herniation on the left side. Watch…
Total Disc Replacements
I perform a lot of total disc replacements (when possible for eligible patients) because TDR: Maintains your spine's flexibility and mobility post-surgery Provides immense pain relief Preserves your full range…
Disc Herniations plus Radiculopathy
To treat two herniated discs plus radiculopathy (right arm pain), this patient elected for a two-level disc replacement. A great choice for those who are eligible and want to preserve…
Endoscopic Discectomy Spine Surgery
In 2025, an endoscopic discectomy is the smallest, most minimally invasive spine surgery you can receive. Despite the incision's size, it allows us to get inside the spine to remove…
Incorrect Spinal Plate Placement
Again, spine plate placement is important for long-term support and stability. This patient underwent a previous fusion surgery and now has a plate that is a little too high, along…
