Retired firefighter undergoes cervical spine surgery
During a routine training, John’s commitment to being a firefighter was threatened when he felt a twinge in his upper back. Learn how he found treatment for his back pain.
Patient undergoes back surgery for a herniated disc and finds relief
Back surgery for a herniated disc allows high school athletic director and varsity baseball coach to return to work without back pain.
OrthoIndy now offering FREE spine MRI review
THIS POST IS PART OF THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BACK PAIN RELIEF Living with chronic back pain isn’t normal; however, the number of people suffering from back pain is on the…
An alternative to surgery allows patient to continue showing sheep
David Bruner wasn’t ready to give up his love for sheep showing. After getting injections for a pinched nerve in his spine from Dr. Osborne, he is now pain-free.
Giving up pain pills allows patient to find back pain relief
After years of back pain and an increasing amount of addictive pain medication, patient turns to OrthoIndy physiatry to relieve back pain and quit addictive pain medication.
Understanding opioid pain medication and why it isn’t the answer
Although physiatrists do not perform traditional surgery, it is important to note that they do not heavily rely on addictive opioid pain medication to treat patients.
Improved outcomes with the Mazor X™ Robotic Guidance System for back surgery
Dr. Greg Poulter, OrthoIndy spine surgeon, is seeing improved outcomes in his patients with the use of the Mazor X Robotic Guidance System for back surgery.
Scoliosis surgery allows patient to continue racing
After a spinal fusion for her scoliosis, patient returns to racing cars and living a competitive lifestyle.
Pain forces patient to quit her job
Emilee had an anomaly in the base of her spine that caused the bottom of her lumbar spine to move and grind against the sacrum bone of the pelvis.
Patient completes mini marathon after back surgery
When Christine McCollum came to OrthoIndy for shoulder pain, she had no idea she would end up needing a to see spine specialist that would recommend back surgery.
Why should I consider back surgery with a spine robotics system?
Dr. Poulter answers common questions about why he uses the Mazor X™ Robotic Guidance System and how it can benefit patients with back pain or spinal disorders.
First patient in Indiana to undergo surgery with the Mazor X Robotics Guidance System
Amanda was the first patient in Indiana to have surgery with the Mazor X Robotics Guidance System. The Mazor X combines pre-operative planning tools and guidance.
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