by coloradoback | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
The field of minimally invasive spine surgery is rapidly evolving and Robotics is one technology I utilize. This makes me more efficient in the OR which cuts down on surgery time for the patient and less time under anesthesia. Another advantage is the precision that...
by coloradoback | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
The spine is made up of a series of joints which are composed primarily of a disk which can degenerate over the course of time due to the fact that it’s moving. Arthritis and general wear and tear can occur and eventually, the disk can break down. When this...
by coloradoback | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
As we get age, plaque builds up in our blood vessels. This is caused by smoking and other lifestyle choices like poor diet. One of the most common places for this to develop is at the carotid bifurcation. Normally, our carotid artery comes off of our chest and up on...
by coloradoback | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
The normal anatomy of our head starts with the hair and scalp on the outside, the bony skull below, and then the brain on the inside. Between the skull and the brain there is a thin layer, called the dura. The dura acts like a bag that encases and protects the brain....
by coloradoback | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Open back surgery can be avoided altogether when accessing the spine through the stomach. With this procedure, the disk is removed and replaced with artificial disks made of two titanium implants and a mobile core that allows the patient to keep moving at that level....
by coloradoback | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Treating patients with neck and back problems without the use of fusion involves replacing or fixing a disk that has been damaged rather than fusing it to another segment. Disk replacement can be done in the neck and in the lumbar spine. Patients that have...
