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What is Arthritis of the Spine? What is Arthritis of the Spine?
What is Arthritis of the Spine?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
What is Neck Pain? What is Neck Pain?
What is Neck Pain?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
Is My Back Pain Coming from a Disc? Is My Back Pain Coming from a Disc?
Is My Back Pain Coming from a Disc?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
What is Sciatica? What is Sciatica?
What is Sciatica?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
Help! I Threw My Back Out! Help! I Threw My Back Out!
Help! I Threw My Back Out!
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
Is Surgery Right for Me? Is Surgery Right for Me?
Is Surgery Right for Me?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
Which Surgery is Right for Me? Which Surgery is Right for Me?
Which Surgery is Right for Me?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
What is a Spine Specialist? What is a Spine Specialist?
What is a Spine Specialist?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
What Should I Do About my Back Pain? What Should I Do About my Back Pain?
What Should I Do About my Back Pain?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
What is Back Pain? What is Back Pain?
What is Back Pain?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
What is Good Physical Therapy? What is Good Physical Therapy?
What is Good Physical Therapy?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
Skeletons Need Attention Too! Skeletons Need Attention Too!
Skeletons Need Attention Too!
John Dimar
How Do You Pick the Right Surgeon? How Do You Pick the Right Surgeon?
How Do You Pick the Right Surgeon?
Thomas C. Schuler, MD; Christopher R. Good, MD; Richard Guyer, MD; Todd J. Albert, MD; Martin Pham, MD; Jeffrey L. Gum, MD; Thomas Mroz, MD; Jim Schwender, MD
What About Insurance & Access to Care? What About Insurance & Access to Care?
What About Insurance & Access to Care?
Thomas C. Schuler, MD; Christopher R. Good, MD; Richard Guyer, MD; Todd J. Albert, MD; Martin Pham, MD; Jeffrey L. Gum, MD; Thomas Mroz, MD; Jim Schwender, MD
Should You Wait For Surgery Innovations Before Getting Surgery? Should You Wait For Surgery Innovations Before Getting Surgery?
Should You Wait For Surgery Innovations Before Getting Surgery?
Thomas C. Schuler, MD; Christopher R. Good, MD; Richard Guyer, MD; Todd J. Albert, MD; Martin Pham, MD; Jeffrey L. Gum, MD; Thomas Mroz, MD; Jim Schwender, MD
What Is Robotic Surgery? What Is Robotic Surgery?
What Is Robotic Surgery?
Thomas C. Schuler, MD; Christopher R. Good, MD; Richard Guyer, MD; Todd J. Albert, MD; Martin Pham, MD; Jeffrey L. Gum, MD; Thomas Mroz, MD; Jim Schwender, MD

Spine-Talks® Video Topics

Disc Health

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Compare the Outcomes of Disc Replacement Versus Disc Fusion Compare the Outcomes of Disc Replacement Versus Disc Fusion
Compare the Outcomes of Disc Replacement Versus Disc Fusion
James Schwender, MD Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN
When is Disc Replacement Versus Disc Fusion Selected? When is Disc Replacement Versus Disc Fusion Selected?
When is Disc Replacement Versus Disc Fusion Selected?
James Schwender, MD Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN
How Are Disc Implants Made? How Are Disc Implants Made?
How Are Disc Implants Made?
James Schwender, MD Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN
Are 3D Printers Used to Make Custom Disc Implants? Are 3D Printers Used to Make Custom Disc Implants?
Are 3D Printers Used to Make Custom Disc Implants?
James Schwender, MD Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN
What is the Future of Disc Surgery and Replacement? What is the Future of Disc Surgery and Replacement?
What is the Future of Disc Surgery and Replacement?
James Schwender, MD Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN
Lumbar Disc Replacement Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Frank Phillips, MD Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
What is the Impact of Disc Replacement on the Field of Spine Surgery? What is the Impact of Disc Replacement on the Field of Spine Surgery?
What is the Impact of Disc Replacement on the Field of Spine Surgery?
Scott Blumenthal, MD Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX
What Does the Future of Disc Replacement look like? What Does the Future of Disc Replacement look like?
What Does the Future of Disc Replacement look like?
Scott Blumenthal, MD Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX

Lower Back Pain

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Why Do I have Neck and Back Pain? Why Do I have Neck and Back Pain?
Why Do I have Neck and Back Pain?
Leonard Kibuule, MD, FAAOS Spine Team Texas, Allen, TX
The Importance of Accurate Information about Spine Health and Treatments The Importance of Accurate Information about Spine Health and Treatments
The Importance of Accurate Information about Spine Health and Treatments
Leonard Kibuule, MD, FAAOS Spine Team Texas, Allen, TX
Spinal Anatomy with Dr. Todd J. Albert Spinal Anatomy with Dr. Todd J. Albert
Spinal Anatomy with Dr. Todd J. Albert
Dr. Todd J. Albert, Hospital for Special Surgery
What is Back Pain? What is Back Pain?
What is Back Pain?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
What Should I Do About my Back Pain? What Should I Do About my Back Pain?
What Should I Do About my Back Pain?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
Help! I Threw My Back Out! Help! I Threw My Back Out!
Help! I Threw My Back Out!
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
Is My Back Pain Coming from a Disc? Is My Back Pain Coming from a Disc?
Is My Back Pain Coming from a Disc?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
Back Pain in Adolescents and Pars Stress Fractures Back Pain in Adolescents and Pars Stress Fractures
Back Pain in Adolescents and Pars Stress Fractures
Larry Grine

Osteoporosis

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Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, and Nutrition Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, and Nutrition
Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, and Nutrition
Susan Brady
Osteoporosis from a Surgeon’s Point of View Osteoporosis from a Surgeon’s Point of View
Osteoporosis from a Surgeon’s Point of View
John Dimar
Medicines for Osteoporosis and Stress Fractures Medicines for Osteoporosis and Stress Fractures
Medicines for Osteoporosis and Stress Fractures
John Dimar
Osteoporosis Treatment Before Surgery Osteoporosis Treatment Before Surgery
Osteoporosis Treatment Before Surgery
John Dimar
Osteoporosis & Bone Health Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Claire Gill, National Osteoporosis Foundation
Osteoporosis, Vitamin D3, and the Spine Osteoporosis, Vitamin D3, and the Spine
Osteoporosis, Vitamin D3, and the Spine
Dr. Dimar, Norton Leatherman Spine Center

Patient Advocacy

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Insights Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Spine Surgery Insights Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Spine Surgery
Insights Regarding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Spine Surgery
Paul J. Slosar, MD SpineCare Medical Group, San Francisco, CA
The Importance of the Spine Health Foundation The Importance of the Spine Health Foundation
The Importance of the Spine Health Foundation
Shay Bess, MD Denver International Spine Center, Denver, CO
Isolation And The Pandemic Isolation And The Pandemic
Isolation And The Pandemic
Shay Bess, MD Denver International Spine Center, Denver, CO
The Importance of Telemedicine The Importance of Telemedicine
The Importance of Telemedicine
Shay Bess, MD Denver International Spine Center, Denver, CO
Why the National Spine Health Foundation is Important Why the National Spine Health Foundation is Important
Why the National Spine Health Foundation is Important
James Schwender, MD The Orthopedic Center, Minnesota
How Did The COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Your Practice? How Did The COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Your Practice?
How Did The COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Your Practice?
James Schwender, MD Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN
Why the National Spine Health Foundation is Important? Why the National Spine Health Foundation is Important?
Why the National Spine Health Foundation is Important?
James Schwender, MD Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN
What is the Role of Telehealth in the Practice of Spine Surgery? What is the Role of Telehealth in the Practice of Spine Surgery?
What is the Role of Telehealth in the Practice of Spine Surgery?
Frank Phillips, MD Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Prevention

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Spinal Anatomy with Dr. Todd J. Albert Spinal Anatomy with Dr. Todd J. Albert
Spinal Anatomy with Dr. Todd J. Albert
Dr. Todd J. Albert, Hospital for Special Surgery
Athletic Injury: Prevention and Recovery Athletic Injury: Prevention and Recovery
Athletic Injury: Prevention and Recovery
SpineHacks: 6 Tips for Prevention & Wellness SpineHacks: 6 Tips for Prevention & Wellness
SpineHacks: 6 Tips for Prevention & Wellness
Own the Bone! Own the Bone!
Own the Bone!
John Dimar
Being a Bone Self Advocate Being a Bone Self Advocate
Being a Bone Self Advocate
John Dimar
Exercise & Spine Health Exercise & Spine Health
Exercise & Spine Health
Thomas C. Schuler, MD; Christopher R. Good, MD; Richard Guyer, MD; Todd J. Albert, MD; Martin Pham, MD; Jeffrey L. Gum, MD; Thomas Mroz, MD; Jim Schwender, MD
How Nutrition Impacts the Spine How Nutrition Impacts the Spine
How Nutrition Impacts the Spine
Dr. Diulus, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Posture and Function Posture and Function
Posture and Function
Dr. Gelb, University of Maryland

Recovery

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What is Good Physical Therapy? What is Good Physical Therapy?
What is Good Physical Therapy?
Dr. Thomas Schuler, President of NSHF Medical & Scientific Board
Thao Allen, PA, Spine Specialist at Virginia Spine Institute
Live Interview: Dr. Jacob Harden, Director of Rehab at Orlando Sports Rehab and Social Media Star Live Interview: Dr. Jacob Harden, Director of Rehab at Orlando Sports Rehab and Social Media Star
Live Interview: Dr. Jacob Harden, Director of Rehab at Orlando Sports Rehab and Social Media Star
Jacob Harden
Live Interview: Dr. Tom Walters of Rehab Science Live Interview: Dr. Tom Walters of Rehab Science
Live Interview: Dr. Tom Walters of Rehab Science
Tom Walters
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Dr. Jazini, Virginia Spine Institute
Why Manual Care Matters Why Manual Care Matters
Why Manual Care Matters
Dr. Diulus, Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol
Virginia Spine Institute Panel
Continium of Care Continium of Care
Continium of Care
Robin S. & Marli K.
Living Pain Free Living Pain Free
Living Pain Free
Abby B.

Regenerative Medicine

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Exercise is Medicine: Dr. Joseph Ihm Exercise is Medicine: Dr. Joseph Ihm
Exercise is Medicine: Dr. Joseph Ihm
Joseph M. Ihm, MD; Ericka A. Sylvester, Digital Director, NSHF

Research

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Dr. Shay Bess: The Importance of Spine Health Research Dr. Shay Bess: The Importance of Spine Health Research
Dr. Shay Bess: The Importance of Spine Health Research
Dr. Shay Bess
Spine Health Research Interview: Raylytic Spine Health Research Interview: Raylytic
Spine Health Research Interview: Raylytic
NSHF CEO Dr. Rita Roy, NSHF Senior Manager of Clinical Studies Lindsay Orosz, MS, PA-C and Marcel Dreischarf, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer at Raylitic.

Scoliosis

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Paige Fraser: Scoliosis Warrior and Dancer Paige Fraser: Scoliosis Warrior and Dancer
Paige Fraser: Scoliosis Warrior and Dancer
Paige Fraser
Scoliosis Surgery Scoliosis Surgery
Scoliosis Surgery
Daniel Gelb
Scoliosis Awareness Month Video Scoliosis Awareness Month Video
Scoliosis Awareness Month Video
2018 WGYB Gala Award Recipient: Sydnee Lubar 2018 WGYB Gala Award Recipient: Sydnee Lubar
2018 WGYB Gala Award Recipient: Sydnee Lubar
Sydnee Lubar
Adapting with Scoliosis Adapting with Scoliosis
Adapting with Scoliosis
Jennifer M.

Surgery

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Insights on Minimally Invasive Surgery Insights on Minimally Invasive Surgery
Insights on Minimally Invasive Surgery
Paul J. Slosar, MD SpineCare Medical Group, San Francisco, CA
Different Specialties in Spine Surgery Different Specialties in Spine Surgery
Different Specialties in Spine Surgery
Paul J. Slosar, MD SpineCare Medical Group, San Francisco, CA
What I Enjoy Most About Being a Spine Surgeon What I Enjoy Most About Being a Spine Surgeon
What I Enjoy Most About Being a Spine Surgeon
Paul J. Slosar, MD SpineCare Medical Group, San Francisco, CA
Outcomes and Spine Deformity Surgery Outcomes and Spine Deformity Surgery
Outcomes and Spine Deformity Surgery
Shay Bess, MD Denver International Spine Center, Denver, CO
Self-Image and Spine Deformity Surgery Self-Image and Spine Deformity Surgery
Self-Image and Spine Deformity Surgery
Shay Bess, MD Denver International Spine Center, Denver, CO
Tell Us About Your Specialization in Spine Surgery Tell Us About Your Specialization in Spine Surgery
Tell Us About Your Specialization in Spine Surgery
Shay Bess, MD Denver International Spine Center, Denver, CO
What Aspects of Spine Surgery Do You Enjoy Most? What Aspects of Spine Surgery Do You Enjoy Most?
What Aspects of Spine Surgery Do You Enjoy Most?
Shay Bess, MD Rocky Mountain for Children, Denver, CO
What Determines a Surgical Versus a Non-Surgical Therapeutic Course? What Determines a Surgical Versus a Non-Surgical Therapeutic Course?
What Determines a Surgical Versus a Non-Surgical Therapeutic Course?
James Schwender, MD Twin Cities Spine Center, Minneapolis, MN

Wellness

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Skeletons Need Attention Too! Skeletons Need Attention Too!
Skeletons Need Attention Too!
John Dimar
Defining Your “Wellness” Defining Your “Wellness”
Defining Your “Wellness”
Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center, Panel
Wellness and Spine Health Wellness and Spine Health
Wellness and Spine Health
Paul Ellington, Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center