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…
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…
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