Two-Level Artificial Disc Replacement (Part 2/2)
(Part 2/2) How do I create room to properly insert an artificial disc? Let me show you how I tackled this 2 level disc replacement to alleviate a patient's pain. Struggling with…
(Part 2/2) How do I create room to properly insert an artificial disc? Let me show you how I tackled this 2 level disc replacement to alleviate a patient's pain. Struggling with…
(Part 1/2) This patient had three disc herniations resulting in horrible back pain. Because a three-level disc replacement has not been cleared yet, I performed a two-level disc replacement. If…
What do shoes and artificial discs have in common? You have to measure to make sure they fit properly! I always prefer disc replacement over fusion when possible because it…
For those with a fairly thick disc who undergo a discectomy or endoscopic discectomy, the chance of a recurrent disc herniation is low but possible, as was the case with…
For this patient with degenerative collapsing scoliosis and years of back, leg, and sciatica pain, I aimed to provide relief without resorting to a spinal fusion. (Per the patient's request.)…
(Part 2/2) Spine surgery requires precision, especially in ultra minimally invasive (endoscopic) procedures because of how small the incision is. Let's put a working tube in and use our endoscope…
(Part 1/2) I always try to refer to endoscopic surgery as "ultra minimally invasive." By using smaller instruments and better optics, I can use an even smaller incision to limit…
Nerve root pain as the result of a damaged or compressed nerve can cause a variety of symptoms such sharp pain in your back/arms/legs, numbness, increased sensitivity, or muscle weakness.…
When you have a herniated or torn disc, as this patient does, the pain doesn't always limit itself to the spinal region. Pain can radiate and spread down into your…
In this season of gratitude, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for being honored by the Catholic Health System for Patient Experience. Out of 3,200 doctors,…