Day 6: Starting with a workout and breakfast, we prepared for the full day ahead. Hannah gave a lecture on neuromonitoring emphasized its role in reducing post-op complications. Hannah spoke of the value of real-time feedback on the functionality of the nervous system mid-operation. Hannah also took a playful jab…
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Day 4: Our first day of surgeries in Uganda was a lesson in adaptability. Despite an 8 am start, our team faced numerous uncertainties. We had to determine our operating room locations, staffing, and whether basic amenities like running water were available. After extensive discussions with the Ugandan team, we…
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Day 1: After months of meticulous planning and packing, the day had finally arrived for our team to head to Uganda. Part of our team, including spine surgeons Dr. Isador Lieberman, Dr. Michael Hisey, spine fellow Dr. Kalin Fisher, and general surgeon/research associate Dr. Stanley Kisinde from Texas Back Institute…
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Some may argue on the surface they don’t have much in common, as martial arts are typically used for self-defense or attack, whereas medicine is used to heal and care for patients. But, when talking with Dr. Jessica Shellock, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Dr. Sheena Bhuva, Physiatrist, about their life…
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The expression “time flies” seems cliché until you actually experience it. Dr. Jessica Shellock and I expanded our orthopedic spine surgery practices to McKinney from existing Texas Back Institute locations in Plano and Frisco locations last summer. While there have been some challenges along the way – COVID, winter storm…
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Did you know if done incorrectly, sit-ups could hurt your spine? Dr. Michael Duffy, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute, talks about sit-ups, planks, side blanks, balance balls, and other core strengthening dos and don’ts. “When it comes to sit-ups in general, it’s really important that you have a…
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You have probably heard of or even experienced a herniated disc. It’s one of the most common spine conditions. In fact many people have small herniated discs and don’t know it. But, for some people, the experience of pain and numbness that radiates down their legs is caused by a…
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Federal agent, forced to retire, Keith Fletcher is back working on his ranch after spine surgery with Dr. Blake Staub. Keith battled a life long struggle with Scoliosis. In his 50s Keith started to experience more pain from his spine condition which progressed into a debilitating back pain forcing him…
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What is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation or Physiatry? Dr. Sheena Bhuva, Physiatrist at Texas Back Institute talks about specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and how conservative care is an important part of the medical team at Texas Back Institute. Physiatrists diagnose and manage neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Sheena…
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Dr. Rajesh Arakal, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute, talks about telemedicine and the frequently asked question, can/should spine surgeons provide telemedicine? Telemedicine has grown and evolved since the start of the pandemic. Spine surgeons are able utilize technology for the safety of their patients. Talking to a patient,…
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