Pseudarthrosis: An Unsuccessful Spinal Fusion
It's unfortunate when a patient comes to see me for back pain, and I find that they have pseudarthrosis – when two or more bones do not successfully fuse together.…
Workout Wednesday: Put A Limit on Pushing Your Limits
It's great to be disciplined and motivated, but you never want to push your body to the point of injury. Cutting a workout short, scheduling an easy exercise day, or…
Minimally Invasive Incisions: Then and Now (Part 2/2)
(Part 2/2) This patient had a previous L5-S1 fusion that still looks good, but now has spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 and is experiencing major back pain. Watch to the end to…
Minimally Invasive Incisions: Then and Now (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) 10-12 years ago, this patient had a "minimally invasive" fusion. Thanks to the advancements in spine surgery, we've been able to decrease the size of the incision while…
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (Part 2/2)
(Part 2/2) For our second sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion, this patient has severe osteoarthritis of the SI joint. Today we're starting on the right joint and in a month, we'll…
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (Part 1/2)
(Part 1/2) When I first started in spine surgery, having sacroiliac (SI) joint instability wasn't accepted as a potential condition. But times have changed, and today we're performing two sacroiliac…
Minimally Invasive Pedicle Screws
By using minimally invasive pedicle screws to add extra strength and support, I was able to decompress this patient's spine to treat their spondylolisthesis, sciatica, and severe back pain while…
This Is A Sign: A Modic Sign
This is a sign. A modic sign! Modic signs are visible on MRIs and signal inflammation, degeneration, or other changes in bone marrow which contribute to lower back pain and…
Anterior Fusion – Spinal Plate (Part 2)
Standalone implants are strong but when next to a fusion, they need to be even stronger. I inserted a spinal plate to add further strength and stability. See the difference?…
Anterior Fusion Surgery
No pain, no gain...unless it's bilateral arm pain as the result of a herniated disc, then it's a problem we need to address. In this scan you can see the…
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