March 25, 2020 | Texas Back Institute
The Future of Spine Surgery Will Involve 3D Printing
Once technology begins to take hold in an industry, it typically expands exponentially. The immediate future of 3D looks bright.
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Revolutionizing Spine Care…Changing Lives
Dr. Hisey
September 13, 2019 | Texas Back Institute
Fantasy Football and the Dream Team at Texas Back Institute
For anyone who is an avid sports fan, this is a great time of year. The baseball pennant races are full-bore, the college football season has kicked off and the 94th season of the National Football League (NFL) begins on Thursday night, September 5, 2013. Six months later, on February…
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August 23, 2019 | Phillip Slaughter
Uganda Spine Surgery Mission 2019 – Day 14
4, 3, 2, 1 August 22, 2019 Day 14 Wake-up, work-out, eat-up. That’s how our morning went again today! The only deviation was the delayed arrival of the coffee, much to everyone’s dismay. We practiced our adaptability today, like all the other days. When we arrived at the hospital…
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August 23, 2019 | Phillip Slaughter
Uganda Spine Surgery Mission 2019 – Day 13
Go Fish August 21, 2019 Day 13 This morning was running for some, sleeping for others, and breakfast for all. No over-sleepers like yesterday (*cough* Dr. Gorlick *cough*)! We loaded the bus shortly after 7:00am and headed to the hospital. Dr. Lieberman went immediately over to the medical school…
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August 23, 2019 | Phillip Slaughter
Uganda Spine Surgery Mission 2019 – Day 12
The Man with the Anesthesia has Gone August 20, 2019 Day 12 Last week, Dr. Kayanja told us about a book written by a Ugandan physician entitled, “The Man with the Key has Gone.” In it, he describes some of the barriers to healthcare delivery in the country. One…
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August 22, 2019 | Phillip Slaughter
Uganda Spine Surgery Mission 2019 Day 11
It’s Go Time… Again! August 19, 2019 Day 11 This morning started with a 5:15am wake-up call for those that wanted to do some Pilates led by Dr. Lieberman. Or some extra sleep for the others. We all met up for a good breakfast at 6:30 before heading out…
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August 22, 2019 | Phillip Slaughter
Uganda Spine Surgery Mission 2019 – Days 9 & 10
R&R August 17-18, 2019 Day 9 and 10 This weekend was MUCH needed. After lots of late nights and a heavy case load last week, we were all slowing down. Three members of Team 1 left us on Saturday morning—Dr. Kayanja, Teisha, and Ashlee—and the rest of us that…
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August 8, 2019 | Texas Back Institute
Sciatica: What You Should Know About its Causes and Treatment
Not all back pain is alike. Even though it may seem to be occurring in the same area of the body, understanding the type of back pain is more important for its treatment than knowing where it seems to emanate. Such is the case with pain that will often start…
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June 11, 2019 | Texas Back Institute
Does Your Personal Trainer Have Your Back?
Each year, during the months of January and February the hospital emergency rooms are packed with people who were just trying to get back into shape. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 500,000 workout-related injuries occur each year in the United States. The major causes include people wanting…
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April 17, 2019 | Texas Back Institute
How the New Guidelines for Treating Lower Back Pain Will Affect You
The ancient Chinese and Indian healthcare providers who were masters of acupuncture, yoga and Tai chai must surely be smiling in their afterlife. In a report released during the second week of February 2017, the American College of Physicians released new guidelines for dealing with the most common maladies affecting…
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