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Revolutionizing Spine Care…Changing Lives

Dr. Blumenthal

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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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Artificial Disc Replacement: Making Real Iron Men and Women

The movie smash hit of the summer is Marvel’s Iron Man 3 and its popularity can be explained on several different levels. The “superhero” in this blockbuster flick is both physically and emotionally scarred, so in many ways, he’s just like you and me. Plus, the action and special effects…

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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Baby Boomer Health: Is “Use it or Lose it” the Best Strategy?

If you were born between 1946 and 1964, congratulations! You’re a part of the most discussed demographic group in history. You’re a part of the most socially active, wealthiest and physically fit generation in history. By the sheer weight of your numbers, you have changed the world to fit your…

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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Doctors Around the World

Last weekend many of our physicians participated in conferences and meetings around the world, teaching and speaking about advancements in spine surgery. Dr. Richard Guyer and Dr. Isador Lieberman, recently traveled to China for the Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (CAOS) meeting in Beijing. The CAOS serves over 100,000 orthopedic…

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December 28, 2017 | Texas Back Institute

Uganda Spine Surgery Mission 2017 – Day 9

Day 9: Let’s Get Cracking! Every morning is an early morning with a team breakfast. 6:30 am rolls around, and we all begin to trickle down from our rooms to eat and plan the day in more detail than we did the day before; two fusions were planned for the…

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