An Arthroscopic/Endoscopic Approach to Spine Surgery
Advancements in spine surgery allowed me to treat a patient with residual pressure on a nerve root not by performing a large surgery, but with an arthroscopic/endoscopic approach – a cutting…
Advancements in spine surgery allowed me to treat a patient with residual pressure on a nerve root not by performing a large surgery, but with an arthroscopic/endoscopic approach – a cutting…
Can you say "Spondylolisthesis" five times fast? It's a complicated way of saying a vertebrae has slipped onto the bone below it. When it comes to spine surgery and Spondylolisthesis,…
After nearly 40 years of learning the latest and greatest in spine surgery procedures, my advice to spine surgeons everywhere: learn endoscopy. Struggling with chronic back or neck pain? Give…
Olympic athletes are a cut above, but one gold medalist that might not make it to Paris? Tennis extraordinaire and two-time men's singles Wimbledon champion, Andy Murray, who recently underwent…
Two cervical surgeries on the docket, an anterior and a posterior! Our first patient suffers from a herniation causing occipital headaches. (Which can actually feel worse than any neck pain.)…
Jump into the OR at Amherst Surgery Center for an inside look at an endoscopic decompression discectomy. Watch til the end for a glimpse of an actual piece of disc…
(Part 2/3) Heartfelt or disingenuous? After nearly 40 years as a spine surgeon, I understand just how difficult this profession is. Spine surgery is incredibly rewarding, but does require a large amount…
Tiktokkers aren't shy about sharing their opinion, but neither am I. Remember: Neurostimulation is an imperfect science. Hence, the need for a trial! Here's why I use a neurostimulator as…
(Part 1/3) Unlike many people who, sadly, don't love their jobs, there's nothing about being a spine surgeon that I don't like. Not only do I love my job, I…
Recertification may not be the quickest or most exciting process, but as a proud member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, I'm always prepared for critiques that allow me…