From Back Pain to Backstroke: A Swimmer’s Resilient Story
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Converting Failed Fusions to Artificial Discs
In the realm of spinal surgery, the prospect of reversing a failed fusion surgery and replacing...
Cervical Radiculopathy Summarized
By Dylan C. Dean, MD, USC Spine CenterJeffrey C. Wang, MD, USC Spine Center What is...
Unleashing the Power of Perseverance: How Suzanne Reclaimed Her Life
In this episode of the “Get Back To It” podcast, Rita speaks with registered nurse, Suzanne...
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Read our articles on spinal fusion diagnosis, treatment options, and helpful tips.
Converting Failed Fusions to Artificial Discs
In the realm of spinal surgery, the prospect of reversing a failed fusion surgery and replacing...
Cervical Radiculopathy Summarized
By Dylan C. Dean, MD, USC Spine CenterJeffrey C. Wang, MD, USC Spine Center What is...
Motion Beats Fusion For Patient Happiness
By Thomas C. Schuler, MD, Virginia Spine Institute This was the President’s Note from the Spring 2023...
The Unstoppable Dr. Lanman
It’s not often that we get to read about an actual expert spine surgeon giving an...
Which Neck Surgery To Choose: Cervical Disc Replacement Or Fusion?
By Saman Shabani, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin FUSION DETAILS Traditionally, degenerative disc disease of the...
Exciting New Research from the National Spine Health Foundation
The National Spine Health Foundation has been busy this spring and summer with presenting our most...
Advancements in Hybrid Lumbar and Cervical Disc Surgery
Hybrid Lumbar Disc Surgery When is hybrid lumbar surgery appropriate and what are the challenges? A...
Spinal Fusion: What to Expect During the Recovery Process
Spinal fusion is a “surgical procedure used to correct problems with the small bones in the...
When Back Pain Hits: A Mixed Martial Arts Fighter’s Experience
When mixed martial arts fighter Bill Scott felt severe pain in his lower back and numbness...
Back Pain and Numbness: A Spinal Champion Overcomes
Back pain and numbness can be common symptoms of a variety of back issues. Spinal Champion®...
PODCAST: Self-Advocating & Navigating Insurance Challenges
In our November episode of the ‘Get Back To It’ podcast, National Spine Health Foundation CEO,...
Ask the Expert: A Surgeon and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Has Answers
Q&As by Todd J. Albert, MD, Surgeon in Chief Emeritus, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital for...
From Injured to Athlete: Hope and Victory After Surgery
It’s Spine Health Awareness Month and we want to spotlight some of the incredible Spinal Champions...
Minimally Invasive Surgery: What Is It?
Minimally invasive surgery can sound intimidating if you don’t know what it is. In this technique,...
Back Surgery Options: Which Procedure is Right For You?
Back surgery options are something many people have to make a decision about at some point...
Arthritis and Spinal Disease: Nancy K. is a Spinal Champion
It is a pleasure to present the story of Nancy K. She is a sixty-three year...
How Do You Choose the Right Surgeon?
Spine-Talks® Cities 2020 Feature: How do you pick the right surgeon? It’s a tough question, but...
Scoliosis Information You Can Use
At the Spine Health Foundation, we’re here for you when it comes to all issues of...
What Doctors Wish Their Patients Knew About Spinal Fusions
“Oh no, I cannot believe it! My doctor just used the F word!?!!?” “I have got...
Scoliosis Warrior Alayne Wadsworth on Dancing Against the Odds
Scoliosis Warrior and dancer Alayne Wadsworth speaks with us about her journey through Scoliosis and continuing...
Scoliosis Books: 5 Reads for Young People
Scoliosis is about two times more common in girls than boys and symptoms usually appear between...
Scoliosis: 6 Things to Know
Scoliosis may take you back to grade school, when healthcare workers ran tests on students to...
Spine Surgery Was Always an Essential Healthcare Service
As our country continues to navigate the medical challenges of COVID-19, we are thankful to hear...
Degenerative Disc Disease: A Spinal Champion® Story
In 2006, I was an infantry officer at Fort Campbell, KY in the 101st Airborne Division....
Back Surgery 101: FAQ with a Spine Surgeon
What is Back Surgery? Back surgery usually refers to a spinal operation that is intended to...
Podcasts
Inspiring stories on healing and recovery from patients who have achieved an improved quality of life through spinal health care.
From Back Pain to Backstroke: A Swimmer’s Resilient Story
Summary: In this episode of the Get Back To It Podcast, we hear the inspiring journey...
Unleashing the Power of Perseverance: How Suzanne Reclaimed Her Life
In this episode of the “Get Back To It” podcast, Rita speaks with registered nurse, Suzanne...
The Unstoppable Dr. Lanman: Spine Surgeon to Spinal Champion
It’s not often that we get to hear about an actual expert spine surgeon giving an...
From Elite Athlete to Back Surgery, How Patrick Collins Got His Life Back
🎧 🎧 New Episode! As an athlete, Patrick Collins was used to getting injured, so when...
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