I am introducing my spine surgical decision-making app, which guides you through a thoughtful process for deciding whether to undergo spine surgery. It is intended for both patients and clinicians. Most surgeons are well-intentioned, but modern medicine has compromised our capacity to listen and get to know you. This process will … Read More
Objectives: Although there is no question about the dedication of physicians to providing excellent care, the rigors of training, the demands of practice, and the business of medicine have made it increasingly difficult to treat you – a person. A major factor is doctors are not allowed the time it … Read More
I’m sharing a story submitted through my website about an unsuccessful spine surgery, which is, sadly, all too common. This issue even has a name: “failed back surgery syndrome” (FBSS). Most of these surgeries start with operating on normally aging spines that don’t actually cause pain. The data shows this … Read More
I received this short email after I posted my blog on stories of surgical despair. Hi David, I’m grateful you’re collecting these stories. My dad passed away on January 27 due to his last cervical fusion. It’s tragic, and I’m devastated. I asked him to reconsider before the surgery last … Read More