When is it Time for Surgery?
Making the Right Choice for Long-Term Spine Health As a spine surgeon, one of the most...
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Tumbling to Triumph: A Teenage Scoliosis Story
A high school athlete faced an unexpected diagnosis—rapidly progressing scoliosis that threatened the life she loved....
Spine Surgery Success: Overcoming One of the Most Severe Cases of Scoliosis
In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary story of Emilya Semchuk, a woman who faced...
Laminectomy
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of the lamina (the...
Articles
Read our articles on spine surgery diagnosis, treatment options, and helpful tips.
When is it Time for Surgery?
Making the Right Choice for Long-Term Spine Health As a spine surgeon, one of the most...
Laminectomy
A laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part or all of the lamina (the...
Sacroiliac (SI) Fusion
Sacroiliac (SI) fusion surgery is a procedure aimed at stabilizing the sacroiliac joint, which connects the...
Failed Neck Surgery Syndrome
By Ian D. Connolly, MD, MS, Massachusetts General HospitalJohn H. Shin, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital What...
Motion Beats Fusion For Patient Happiness
By Thomas C. Schuler, MD, Virginia Spine Institute This was the President’s Note from the Spring 2023...
Sports After Neck Surgery: How to Approach the Elite Athlete
By Jacqueline E. Inglis, BA , Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineBy Wellington K. Hsu, MD...
Microdiscectomy
A microdiscectomy (also known as microdecompression) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to relieve pain...
Laminoplasty
Laminoplasty is a surgical procedure used to relieve pressure on the spinal cord by expanding the...
Should I Have Surgery?
Because of decades of poor results, there has been in increase in the misconception that if...
The Smoking Spine
Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death, disease, and disability in the United States1 and...
Spinal Decompression + Associated Conditions
Spinal decompression is a surgical procedure intended to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or a...
To Have Disc Surgery Or Not To Have Disc Surgery? That Is The Question…
By Neville Alleyne, MD , OSNC Orthopedic Specialists of North County DISC HERNIATIONS EXPLAINED The spine...
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...
Spinal Champion: Back Surgeon ‘Saved My Life’
by Dr. Thomas Schuler, NSHF Medical & Scientific Board Chairman Recently, while Dr. Rita Roy and...
Who’s Got Your Back? Abigail’s Story
Student Athlete to Patient: A Spinal Champion® Spotlight Abigail B. went from being a student athlete...
The Future of Spine Surgery: Robotics, Spinal Navigation and More
The Future of Spine Surgery The modern goals of the future of spine surgery are to...
Why Augmented Reality is the Future of Spine
Dr. Ehsan Jazini, a spine surgeon at the Virginia Spine Institute gave us insight into his...
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Research is Making a Difference
We are committed to vital research that will produce long-term recovery results for spine health patients...
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...
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...
Spine Surgery: 3 New Innovations
Ask the Expert: Kornelis Poelstra, MD, PhD The Spine Institute on the Emerald Coast In your...
Scoliosis Success: Christian’s Story
It is truly a privilege to share Christian’s story with you. It is a story of...
Artificial Discs as an Alternative to Spinal Fusion
Patients receiving an artificial disc replacement in comparison to patients who underwent a cervical discectomy and...
Spine-Talks Video
Unparalleled access to world-class experts on advances in spinal treatment and actionable advice to help patients make informed choices about their spine health.
Spine-Talks: Understanding Spine Tumors
Panelists: Daniel M. Sciubba, MD, Senior Vice President of Neurosurgery at Northwell Health, Great Neck, NY...
GPS and Robots in the Operating Room? How Tech is Improving Spine Outcomes
While many people are familiar with the use of GPS navigation for traveling, it may surprise...
Spine Surgery: When is it a Good Idea?
When should you have spine surgery? This is a common question that individuals with spinal conditions...
What Patients Need to Know About Adult Deformity
What should spine patients know about adult deformity? Dr. Rita T. Roy and Dr. Thomas C....
Spinal Advancements
Surgical and non-surgical specialized physicians join together to discuss the advancements of spinal health and the...
Surgical Approaches for Lumbar Spine
Dr. Schuler, spine surgeon and Founder of Virginia Spine Institute, explains how a spinal surgeon chooses...
3 Approaches for Lumbar Surgery
Tom Schuler, spine surgeon and Founder of Virginia Spine Institute, explains how a spinal surgeon chooses...
Podcasts
Inspiring stories on healing and recovery from patients who have achieved an improved quality of life through spinal health care.
Tumbling to Triumph: A Teenage Scoliosis Story
A high school athlete faced an unexpected diagnosis—rapidly progressing scoliosis that threatened the life she loved....
Spine Surgery Success: Overcoming One of the Most Severe Cases of Scoliosis
In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary story of Emilya Semchuk, a woman who faced...
A Social Worker’s 20-Year Victory Over Spinal Challenges
Summary: Join us on this inspiring journey with Jenny Jones, a dedicated social worker and mother...
Redefining Limits: Paul Franklin’s Remarkable Spinal Journey
Join us for an inspiring episode of the Get Back To It Podcast featuring Paul Llewelyn...
Back in the Saddle: Bobbi Giudicelli’s Journey with Spondylolisthesis
In this episode, we are joined by Bobbi Giudicelli who has an incredible story to share....
Pat Schellhorn: Resiliency and Determination Helps a Scoliosis Patient Get the Treatment She Needs
In this episode of the Get Back To It Podcast , Rita Roy had the pleasure...
Self-Advocating & Navigating Insurance Challenges
In our November episode of the ‘Get Back To It’ podcast, National Spine Health Foundation CEO,...
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