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Dr. Weiner is joining us to talk about the spine and surgical options avaIlable. He goes into depth discussing who is appropriate for spine surgery and criteria he uses to determine the best procedure for that patient. Dr. Weiner stressed the importance of utilizing physial therapy and having open communication with the PT, especially being open to talk about issues a patient is experiencing quickly. See below for topics we covered:

Topics of Discussion:

Criteria for having surgery
Discusson of PT and when he refers to us
Importance of exhausting concervsative efforts before going through a spine surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery and Robotic Surgery
Describing various procedures done with the Robot and MIS (check out our Instagram @medstarhealthpt to see videos during these descriptions
Various types of implants avaiable and surgeries performed
Disc Replacement Vs Fusion Criteria
Lifespan of a spine surgery
Post Op rehab considerations
Patient outcomes and understand patient goals for optimal recovery

Tune in to learn about the spine with Dr. Weiner!!!

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Spine Surgical Considerations with an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Weiner