What's New in Spinal Surgery?

Spinal surgery isn't what it used to be. Ammar Hawasli, MD, PhD, talks about today's less invasive approaches that focus on preserving natural motion, reducing pain after surgery and speeding recovery.

[kellibutler]

Wow! I wish I'd had these options mentioned.

[gosman]

The common question is do you necessarily need a fusion if you have a Grade one Spondylolisthesis? It does move when sitting up, but not far. Two docs say I need a fusion in addition to my laminectomy and others say I do not. Who to believe?

[john-kneebee]

WoW Bravo !!! Well Done !!! Doc Ammar I wish you could fix me, still a train wreck after 45 years(H.S. Football defensive end) six L4, L5, S1 surgeries, on 3rd spinal cord stimulator I eat Pain meds like M&M's(controlled 20mg/day) tons of Tylenol, Advil, Gabapentin, nerve cutting...etc. I want this to old, forced to S.S.D. can't eat good for health cause of $$$ thankx for letting me vent and I wish you well with your endeavors !!!! You guys have UR (Manure) together !!!!

[jjohnston]

Why in the heck are you wearing a mask along?

[LeylaK]

Can't understand why are you wearing a mask? It takes away from your whole presentation! It doesn't appear that there's anyone else in the room with you? I'm really sorry that you felt you had to do this!