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Dr. Guyer

February 8, 2024 | Art Young

How a “High Fidelity” Spine Simulator Is Using Virtual Reality to Train Young Surgeons

Discover how Texas Back Institute pioneers spine surgery training with a virtual reality spine simulator, enhancing surgical skills and patient outcomes.

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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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July 16, 2021 | Texas Back Institute

The Tour de France Has Us Thinking About Cycling

The annual Tour de France is nearing what the French cycling fans might call its denouement. Cycling biggest event started on July 1st  and continues through July 25th  covering 3,663 kilometers. It’s been a tough ride for many of these athletes. With a number of injuries, one wonders about the physical…

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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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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

Pro Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus Undergoing Experimental Stem Cell Treatment: Here’s What this Means to You

Retired professional golfer Jack Nicklaus is considered one of the best to ever play the game. His college and PGA careers are nothing short of legendary. As a student at Ohio State University, he won the U.S. Amateur title in 1959 and 1961, as well as the NCAA Championship in…

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April 4, 2019 | Texas Back Institute

Can High-Impact Exercise and Weight Training Counteract the Effects of Osteoporosis?

In order to maintain bone density, post-menopausal women with the pre-osteoporosis condition known as osteopenia have a new challenge: making time for regularly scheduled, vigorous exercise. A new study recommends this group participate in high-impact exercises, including weight training, at least twice a week. The researchers who conducted the study found…

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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

Letter from a patient

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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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Gara Little…Back to Building her Family

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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