1. Dr. Eric Woodard. Spine surgery and spinal cord injury expert. Biography. 0
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains his extensive background and clinical focus. He details his leadership roles at top Boston hospitals and his specialized training.
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2. Treatment of back pain. Surgical operation or not? 1
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains how to decide between surgical and non-surgical treatment for back pain. He details the three primary indications for spine surgery,...
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3. Neck pain and hand numbness. Causes and treatment. Medical second opinion. 2
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains the causes and treatment options for neck pain and hand numbness. He details how spinal nerve compression from arthritis or...
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for spondylolisthesis. This condition involves the forward slippage of one vertebra over another, commonly...
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5. Scoliosis surgery. Indications. Prognosis. 4
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains scoliosis diagnosis and treatment options. He details how scoliosis involves an abnormal curvature and rotation of the spine.
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6. Revision spine surgery. Complex spine instrumentation. How to avoid complications? 5
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains the intricacies of revision spine procedures. He details how ongoing spinal degeneration can necessitate further surgery after an initial fusion....
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7. Spinal cord injury. Treatment with stem cells. 6
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains the evolution of care for this devastating condition. He details the shift from purely supportive care and the limited role...
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8. Osteoporosis. Causes and treatment by spinal surgery. 7
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains the complex relationship between osteoporosis and spinal procedures. Osteoporosis causes bones to lose calcium and mineral content, leading to debilitating...
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9. How to prepare for spine surgery? 8
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains how to prepare for a spinal operation. He emphasizes the critical importance of obtaining a medical second opinion to confirm...
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10. Future of spine surgery. Future of spinal cord injury treatment. 9
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains the future of spinal cord injury treatment and back pain surgery. Personalized medicine will tailor growth factors to a patient's...
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11. Spine MRI for back pain. Do you treat MRI abnormality or patient’s symptoms? 10
Dr. Eric Woodard, MD, explains why surgeons must treat the patient, not just the MRI. Up to 40% of asymptomatic patients have spine MRI findings...
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12. Get Second Opinion Before Any Surgery. Leading Surgeon’s Advice to All Patients. 11
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