What if the future of pain treatment isn’t surgery—but helping the body heal itself? In this episode, National Spine Health Foundation Board Chairman Dr. Thomas Schuler sits down with renowned physiatrist Dr. Niteesh Bharara to explore how regenerative medicine is
What if spine surgery didn’t have to mean the end of an active lifestyle? In this episode, National Spine Health Foundation Board Chairman Dr. Thomas Schuler sits down with Dr. Ehsan Jazini to explore the cutting edge of spinal care — and
Back pain research studies are vital in discovering more innovative treatments and developing faster recovery times. This ultimately provides more relief to patients. With so many medical conditions requiring research throughout the world, it can be difficult to ensure there
Dr. Jeffrey Gum is a spine surgeon who specializes in adult and pediatric spine deformity surgery (things like scoliosis, kyphosis, and revision surgery) and Robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, among many other important procedures. He is also a member of the
Why is research crucial to improving spinal health care for the patient?There is always room for improvement in everything we do, and spine treatment is no exception. Research helps us determine which treatments are most effective and supports the development
The surgeons on the National Spine Health Medical and Scientific Board are at the top of their field. While they are busy helping patients everyday, sometimes they go above and beyond with their accomplishments. We’d like to celebrate a few
At the National Spine Health Foundation, we consistently conduct new research to help discover more optimal options and solutions for spine health patients. This month, we are focusing on some of those innovations and the important research we’re doing in
We are committed to vital research that will produce long-term recovery results for spine health patients while getting them out of the hospital faster and back to their lives. This concept of getting better faster after a surgery is called
Translational Research: From Bench to Bedside Basic science lends to the conceptual understanding of complex subject matters in medicine. The field of medicine is dependent on applying knowledge of medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, and pathology
Introduction to the Cervical Spine Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, opened an engaging discussion on the cervical spine at the Cervical Spine Research Society meeting in San Diego. Moderated by Dr. Tom Schuler, Chairman of
Over the past 3 decades, significant advancements have been made in assistive technology in spine surgery to enhance accuracy, precision, and reliability during instrumentation. Accurate screw placement is critical to avoid vascular or neurologic complications and to maximize fixation for
Spine research continues to drive innovation in patient care by improving diagnosis, refining surgical techniques, and expanding treatment options. Explore the latest research highlights to learn how scientific discoveries and clinical advancements are helping improve outcomes and shape the future
