Stem Cell Therapies for Low Back Pain: What Does This Mean?

Stem Cell Therapies for Low Back Pain: What does this mean? Low back pain (LBP) is the main cause of disability in people under the age of 50. 15% of the US population is estimated to seek care for LBP annually. The risk of having LBP is higher in people who are obese, smokers, have […]

Robotics and Technology in Spine Surgery – Does it help?

Robotics and Technology in Spine Surgery – does it help? As I prepare for my annual North American Spine Society meeting this September, the buzz appears to be Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics. Whether, it’s in journal advertisements or sponsorship booths, companies are touting their new technology and Surgeon Experts talk about how this device […]

Is it my hip or my back?

Is it my hip or my back? An important part of any spine exam is figuring out what other body parts can mimic low back pain (LBP). Is the buttock pain a patient experiences coming from the lumbar disc, lumbar facet joints, sacro-iliac joint (SIJ) or hip joint? Sometimes, figuring out the answer is difficult […]

Can Exercise as a young adult prevent Osteoporosis?

Can Exercise as a young adult prevent Osteoporosis? Studies have found the prevalence of Osteoporosis in people greater than fifty years of age at 16% for Men and 30% of Women. Having weaker bones increases the risk of fragility bone fractures which can lead to loss of activity, disability and early death. A recent study […]