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
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March 19, 2020 | Texas Back Institute
Should You Try CBD for Spine Issues?
Written by Dr. Peter Derman Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is a substance derived from the Cannabis plant that has recently exploded in popularity as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments. Patients frequently ask me about the safety and purported benefits of CBD for spine-related issues. Read on for a…
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August 27, 2019 | Texas Back Institute
How a New Treatment for ADHD Might Offer Relief for Epilepsy
There’s new hope for those who suffer from the debilitating condition of epilepsy. A minimally invasive procedure recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children holds promise for helping the 65 million people suffering from epilepsy. One of the neurosurgeons who…
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August 8, 2019 | Texas Back Institute
Dr. Isador Lieberman: A Pioneer of Robotic Surgery Looks to the Future
In a remarkable “sign of the times” for surgery, the Senhance robot recently became the first new robotic surgical system to receive FDA approval since 2000. According to an article in “Health Care Business,” during the procedure, “the surgeon sits in an ergonomically comfortable position and can see inside the patient’s…
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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute
Artificial Intervertebral Discs and Beyond: A North American Spine Society Annual Meeting Symposium
The Spine Journal, Volume 2, Issue 6, November-December 2002, Pages 460-463 Scott L. Blumenthal, Donna D. Ohnmeiss, Richard D. Guyer, Stephen Hochschuler, Paul McAfee, Rolando Garcia, Richard Salib, Hansen Yuan, Casey Lee, Rudolph Bertagnoli, Vincent Bryan, Robert Winter Subject Lumbar Total Disc Replacement , New Technologies Introduction This is a synopsis of a…
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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute
An Artificial Vertebra is “Printed” and Implanted in Youngster in China
What Does This Mean for the Future of Medical Innovation in the U.S.? Dr. Isador Lieberman, an expert on spine surgery at Texas Back Institute, did not hesitate when he was asked if the news of the first 3-D printed vertebra occurring in China surprised him. “Absolutely not,” he said….
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