Is Artificial Disk Replacement the Right Choice for Physically Active Patients?
Why Mobility Matters to Active People As a spine surgeon, one of the first things I ask my patients is how they live their lives. Are they active? Do they work a physically demanding job? Do they want to get back to the gym, the golf course, or their weekend hikes? For athletes, fitness enthusiasts, […]
Integrating Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Strategies for Multi-Level Spine Disease
Why Team-Based Spine Care Matters Multi-level spine disease is one of the most complex conditions I treat as a neurosurgeon. These are not simple, single-level herniations or isolated degenerative disks. These are patients with pain, instability, and nerve compression that affect multiple levels of the spine, often across both the cervical and lumbar regions. Trying […]