Has the future of spinal cord injury treatment arrived? On this episode, I sit down with Drs. Gregoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch to discuss their recently published and highly publicized paper on restoring motor function after paralysis. They briefly dive into their protocol, their approach to Epi-Stim, and their answer to the magic wand question. …
What is the driving force behind medical progress? Some would say it’s more advanced technology, and they wouldn’t be wrong. However, I believe the fastest path to optimization, especially in the field of spine surgery, is better data. The more we study patient outcomes to see what works and what doesn’t, the better we will …
Dr. Steven Glassman is Shedding Light on Spine Surgery Outcomes Read More »
How do we optimize spinal surgery outcomes? Dr. Steven Glassman believes better data is the answer! On this episode, we discuss the American Spine Registry, what it is, what it’s currently being used for, and its potential to provide better evidence for spine surgery, improve patient outcomes, and establish universal best practices. You will want …
Episode 21: The American Spine Registry. A Conversation with Dr. Steven Glassman Read More »
The inability to trust one’s mind is a frightening concept that is a terrifying reality for so many around the world. One of the most common medical fears in old age is developing a neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer’s. However, even if someone doesn’t develop a disease like this, eventually, everyone dies. Dr. Robert Friedland has …
Dr. Robert Friedland Is Trying to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Slow the Aging Process Read More »
Have you ever misplaced your keys or forgotten a random fact and worried that you had a neurodegenerative disease? What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and simply getting old? On this episode, I sit down with memory and aging expert, Dr. Robert Friedland, to discuss his research, how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed, and habits you can …
Neurosurgery residency has and never will be for the faint of heart. However, recent studies show that the field’s attrition rate is somewhere between ten and eleven percent. What can we do to make sure more residents make it through our programs and continue to advance our field? Enter Dr. Aurora Cruz. She’s a chief …
Dr. Aurora Cruz Is Tackling Burnout in Neurosurgery Residency Read More »
Training to become a neurosurgeon is both incredibly rewarding and incredibly difficult. But is it more difficult than it needs to be and how can we make the experience better? On this episode, I’m pleased to speak with University of Louisville chief resident Dr. Aurora Cruz about neurosurgical training, residency, leadership, burnout, and her advice …
When you sit down with someone like Dr. Haring Nauta, you become acutely aware that you are in the presence of immense wisdom and experience. At 75 years old, Dr. Nauta has a lifetime training residents and doing research in the field of neurosurgery. Aside from the seemingly endless insights on leadership and training, one …
Dr. Haring Nauta is Targeting Neurosurgical Pain Read More »
Few people have as long or as distinguished a career as Dr. Haring Nauta. On this episode, we discuss his observations about neurosurgical residency, neurosurgical training, and how to improve the quality of that experience. We also dive into his exciting work using the punctate myelotomy procedure to treat pain and current research topics. You …
In 2004, Dr. Mark Bilsky changed the world of spinal oncology forever with the introduction of the NOMS decision framework. This provided a basis for the rational integration of new technologies and evidence-based medicine into the treatment of metastatic and primary spine tumors. Long since had standard scoring systems such as the Tomita and Tokuhashi …
Dr. Mark Bilsky Takes a Multidisciplinary Approach to Treat Spinal Cancer Read More »