Patients and physicians are often making illogical decisions regarding spine surgery. I have watched this phenomenon steadily worsen for over 30 years, To solve a problem in the mechanical realm you must specifically identify it before you can fix it. The same holds true in your body except … Read More
I discuss the cultural belief system about spine surgery and it’s impact on the treatment for chronic pain. It took me years to understand that performing fusions for LBP is based on unsubstantiated belief rather than hard data. I thought that surgery could always alleviate pain and felt I had an … Read More