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🎥 Pushing the Boundaries of Spine Surgery with Advanced Technology

Here’s a glimpse of my recent talk at the Saudi Spine Conference in Riyadh, where I had the privilege to discuss how I leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver precision-driven spine surgeries. From robotics and AI-driven surgical planning to virtual modeling and custom implants, I’ve embraced a combination of tools that allow me to create tailoredContinue reading “🎥 Pushing the Boundaries of Spine Surgery with Advanced Technology”

✨ Honored to Share and Learn at the Saudi Spine Society! ✨

I had the privilege of being invited by the Saudi Spine Society to deliver a keynote talk on the evolution of sagittal alignment of the spine. It was an incredible opportunity to dive deep into a topic that continues to shape the future of spine care. In addition, I had the pleasure of presenting onContinue reading “✨ Honored to Share and Learn at the Saudi Spine Society! ✨”

Case 1, Part 3:Follow up on our patient who had spondylolisthesis at L4-5, disc degeneration at L3-4, and severe arthritis at L5-S1. We chose L3-S1/ilium reconstruction with TLIF L4-S1. Great news! She can now stand upright without needing a walker. 🌟🩺 #SpineSurgery #BackPainRecovery #MedicalCommunity #Orthopedics #orthopedicsurgery #neurosurgery #physicaltherapy #physicianassistant #nurse #patientcare #patientsafety #futuredoctor #futuresurgeon #spineContinue reading

Case 1 – Part 2: Our patient with back and leg pain came back after a few months. She tried a procedure called #Vertiflex somewhere else but her symptoms worsened. Now, she can’t stand upright and uses a walker. New X-rays show her spine issues have worsened What is the problem with the treatment she’sContinue reading

Meet a 55-year-old woman struggling with back pain and leg pain due to #stenosis and #spondylolisthesis that makes it hard for her to walk long distances. She’s tried physical therapy and received injections, but the relief has been short-lived. What treatment options do you think could help her next? Follow to learn what happens nextContinue reading

Preop optimization of adult patients undergoing surgery for #scoliosis, #kyphosis, or #spinaldeformity is crucial for the best outcomes. Our recent publication in #spine provides practical steps for physicians to optimize these patients. Key factors: osteoporosis, prehabilitation, functional status, multidisciplinary screening, infection, obesity, nutrition, smoking, diabetes, blood loss, opioid use, psychosocial factors. Preoperative optimization can enhanceContinue reading

Had a great time presenting research and sharing knowledge at the AO Spine Global Spine Congress in Bangkok last week. Also, great to continue to work with the AO Spine Deformity Knowledge Forum. Home #Orthopedics #orthopedicsurgery #neurosurgery #physicaltherapy #physicianassistant #nurse #patientcare #patientsafety #futuredoctor #futuresurgeon #spine #spinehealth #spinesurgery #scoliosis #scoliosissurgeon #spinedeformity #spinaldeformity #idiopathicscoliosis #degenerativescoliosis #kyphosis #flatbackContinue reading

Follow up on Severe Malalignment case.

Here is the follow up on the severe malalignment case The patient underwent posterior instrumentation from T12-S1/Pelvis, TLIF at L5-S1 and a Pedicle Subtraction Osteotomy at L5. She has done great many years postop and was extremely grateful and happy at being able to stand upright after decades. neurosurgery #physicaltherapy #chiropractor #spine #spinehealth #spinesurgery #scoliosisContinue reading “Follow up on Severe Malalignment case.”

Top 3% in Spine

I am honored to announce my inclusion as one of the top 3% Spine Research All-Stars for 2024! This honor is in recognition of the quantity and quality of the Spine research i’ve co-authored and published. The Healthcare Research All-Star lists are compiled by @Avant-garde Health and include only the top hospitals and surgeons publishingContinue reading “Top 3% in Spine”

FLATBACK WITH PRIOR HARRINGTON ROD. CAN THIS BE TREATED?

This was recently presented as my case of the month by NASS. Severe sagittal and coronal malalignment in a patient in their 50s. -Prior surgery 40 years ago -Inability to stand upright (uses cane to ambulate) for years -Fatigue while ambulating -Lumbar radicular pain -Localized bilateral gluteal pain -Inability to lie down flat Important observations:Continue reading “FLATBACK WITH PRIOR HARRINGTON ROD. CAN THIS BE TREATED?”