Spinal deformity is a disease that correlates with great disability. Spinal deformity in adults can occur as the result degrative changes, trauma or untreated adolescent deformities. An additional cause of spinal deformity in adults is iatrogenic. This means it can be the result of a prior surgery, or be the unintended result of prior treatment.… Continue reading Pre-planning Spinal Fusions
I am fully equipped for telemedicine visits, and patients can upload their films from anywhere across the globe for me to review. Telemedicine is reshaping patient access to surgeons; the surgeon’s availability, affability, and ability have never been more important. At Polaris Spine and Neurosurgery Center I have been seeing and treating patients in Savannah… Continue reading Telemedicine Visits and Second Opinions
This patient was hospitalized for 3 days following each of their prior two fusions. Here we were able to offer the patient a minimally invasive solution to their adjacent level degeneration. A single level fusion through a 2.5 inch incision. This procedure was done in a surgery center, and the patient went home hours after… Continue reading Minimally Invasive Options for Redo-Spine Surgery
A parallel to the Atlanta medical landscape. Yes or No? I applaud this physician.
I have to thank my staff for making it possible to have a practice and the citizens and referring doctors of Gwinnett County and surrounding areas of North Atlanta for trusting me with their spine and neurosurgery care.
Not too long ago I was asked by a patient if the hair loss they noticed could be related to their the significant spinal fusion surgery they recently had. The short answer is yes: The stress of recovering from surgery can cause our bodies shunt nutrients to our heart, lungs, muscles and other vital organs.… Continue reading Hair Loss After Surgery Explained
