Spine Surgery: When is it a Good Idea?

In a full program, experts from the National Spine Health Foundation's Medical & Scientific Board answer common patient questions on spine health. Notably, when is spine surgery a good idea?
Featured Panelists include: Dr. Thomas Schuler (Reston, VA) as Moderator, Dr. Domagoj Coric (Charlotte, NC), Dr. Zoher Ghogawala (Boston, MA), Dr. Luis Tumialan (Phoenix, AZ), Dr. Michael Wang (Miami, FL), and Dr. Rita Roy (NSHF's CEO).
This panel was recorded during the AANS/CNS Spine Summit in February 2022: www.spinesection.org/meetings...
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[@nancylpr]

I’m miserable and am losing the function in my left leg. The pain is horrible.

[@KVPRD]

Have you treated patients with DISH? I grow spurs inside my spine.

[@SpineHealthFoundation]

Hi KA, you may find this more general video on Arthritis of the spine helpful: ua-cam.com/video/rcDRWUvJq30/v-deo.html

[@ronparr3339]

Does medicare cover this type of spi al surgery.

[@SpineHealthFoundation]

Hi Ron, specific insurance questions tend to be practice-specific. Most practices would gladly walk you through what they can cover in advance of a first appointment.