If you’ve recently been given a medical diagnosis that includes the possibility of spinal surgery, you probably have a lot…
Spinal surgery is intimidating under the best of circumstances. When you are in pain and know that your back is…
Check out this link to a fascinating, but concerning, article published by CBS News highlighting the significant variation that exists…
Many people don’t know how to go about asking for, or getting, a second opinion on their spinal surgery–or, for…
Although second opinions are a very wise idea in spinal surgery, one instance when a second opinion does not make…
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is one of the more common reasons patients need to undergo surgery for their cervical spine….
Although spinal fusion surgery often immensely improves a patient’s quality of life, it’s also a big surgery with a long recovery and should be…
Check out today’s Wall Street Journal article on the frequency, harm, and cost of medical misdiagnosis. Diagnostic problems are more…
This article from the Washington Post points out that unfortunately many spine procedures including fusions are being done unnecessarily. Now…
Laser spine surgery can seem like a quick and easy fix. Studies show the benefits are small and short lived….