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August 24, 2023 | Art Young

How Has Artificial Disc Replacement Evolved After 20 Years?

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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March 25, 2020 | Texas Back Institute

The 20th Anniversary of Artificial Disc Replacement at Texas Back Institute: What This Means for the Future

Anniversaries serve an important function. They allow us to reflect on how far we have come, and where we can still go in the future. This year is the 20th anniversary of the artificial disc replacement procedure being performed at Texas Back Institute and thousands of patients are celebrating with them!…

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February 4, 2020 | Texas Back Institute

Choosing the Spine Surgeon Who Is Right for You

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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September 13, 2019 | Texas Back Institute

From back pain to Machu Picchu…Lisa Oatman leaves pain in the past!

On a plain in Africa while on a photo safari, Lisa Oatman’s right foot went numb. Once again, she was experiencing the painful side effects of spinal stenosis, this time far away from her home near Waco, Texas.  “I was surprised to have back pain at my age, 50. I…

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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 8, 2019 | Texas Back Institute

Are Stem Cells the “Holy Grail” for Relieving Back Pain? Texas Back Institute Doctors Lead a National Trial to Find Out.

A research team from Texas Back Institute will be working on a Federal Drug Administration (FDA) trial to investigate one of the most revolutionary medical treatments in history – the use of stem cells to rejuvenate spinal tissue. The clinic has been involved in numerous important trials including those for…

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May 30, 2019 | Texas Back Institute

A Ruptured Disc and an Inspiring Story of Recovery from a Marathon Runner and Tri-Athlete

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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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Super Doctors!!!!

Living magazine recently did a feature in their March issue showcasing “Super Docs” throughout the community.  Well guess who made it on the list….Texas Back Institute. Congratulations on being “SUPER“! Our Plano physicians Dr. Gibbs, Dr. Lankford and Dr. Guyer at our Trophy Club office Dr. Belanger, our newest physician…

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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Update on week 2 of Dr. Blumenthal’s China visit

Update #2. The first 2 patients of week had ankylosing spondylitis and a traumatic cervical HNP (Herniated Nucleas Palposus) with Brown-Sequard syndrome (loss of sensation and motor function). He is a candidate for an Anterior Cervical Fusion not Arthroplasty. I am seeing more cases this week and again more are cervical than lumbar. Consulting with Professor Yang. Getting used to clinics is…

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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Artificial Disc Replacement

Dr. Scott Blumenthal was the first Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in the US to perform an Artificial Disc Replacement (ADR) surgery. This life changing surgery has now helped over 1,400 Texas Back Institute patients. Recently SpineUniverse.com featured a blog post about the history of artificial disc replacement. The History of Artificial…

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