In celebration of Spine Health Awareness Month, we delve into four game-changing advancements in spinal surgery. From ultra-minimally invasive techniques to robotics and innovative procedures like Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR), these developments are reshaping patient care at Texas Back Institute, a leading name in the field for over 45 years.
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Texas Back Institute was one of the pioneers in artificial disc replacement, performing the first one in March 2000 in the lumbar spine. Helping reduce the pain caused by injured or diseased discs in more than 5,000 patients has been a life-changing experience for these patients. Plus, these procedures and…
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One of the most remarkable advancements in medical technology and spinal treatment occurred more than 20 years ago. At the request of the Federal Drug Agency (FDA), leading spine surgeons at selected practices around the United States began exploring the feasibility of replacing damaged vertebral discs with those that were…
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Choosing the Spine Surgeon Who Is Right for You. Dr. Scott Blumenthal was the first Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in the US to perform an Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) surgery. To learn more, Call 1-800-247-2225 to Book an Appointment Now!
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Trey Rutherford is 31 years old. He is a husband and father and, as a marathon runner, tri-athlete, avid golfer and soccer player, was in excellent shape. One morning after a run, this seemingly healthy and active athlete experienced the most excruciating pain he had ever felt in his lower…
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We received this letter from a patient of Dr. Guyer’s the other day and thought we would share. She had artificial disc replacement at her L5/S1 in 2010 after years of conservative treatment. April 26, 2011 Dr. Guyer, I wanted to express my sincere and heart-felt thanks to you and your staff…
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Her back hurt. At only 19 years old and a freshman in college, Gara Little led an active lifestyle, so she concluded she must have pulled her back while working out at the gym, running, kickboxing or another activity. Like most teenagers, Gara turned to her parents for help. A…
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At a dinner party to celebrate her three-month-old daughter’s baptism with family and friends in Texas, Maryam Houston felt pain in her back. Retreating to a bedroom to care for her child, she lost feeling and control of her legs. Fortunately, she got her daughter safely onto a bed before she…
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Here are a few things our medical receptionist would like you to know, to make every medical visit as easy as possible for you. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yNHjHwuUdc&feature=player_profilepage] Call to schedule an appointment during mid-day hours. Avoiding the rush hours is always a good idea. Know your own schedule before calling to make…
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A Leader in Spine Surgeon Practices…Texas Back Institute founder, Dr. Stephen Hochschuler, leads the way to help patients find relief from neck and back pain! Today Becker’s Orthopedic and Spine Review released a list of 10 Spine Practice Leaders to Know. Dr. Stephen H. Hochschuler, one of Texas Back Institute’s founding partners…
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