Dissection: A Spine Blog

Dissecting the latest in spine health and life at Dr. Katsuura’s Spine Clinic.

I try to share interesting and educational concepts in spine care and focus on the joy of medicine and surgery.

This blog is 100% human produced.

“I Couldn’t Put on My Jewelry”
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“I Couldn’t Put on My Jewelry”

In this post we learn about a condition known as cervical myelopathy which can result in devastating neurological consequences if left untreated.

Dr. Katsuura, a board certified spine surgeon practicing in Main, Novato, Sonoma, Mendocino and San Francisco treats a wide range of back and neck conditions in his spinal clinic. He is an expert in minimally invasive, reconstructive and motion preserving procedures.

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Give Ground Grudgingly: A Story of Fortitude in the Face of Revision Decompression Surgery of the Spine (AKA Redo Surgery)
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Give Ground Grudgingly: A Story of Fortitude in the Face of Revision Decompression Surgery of the Spine (AKA Redo Surgery)

Mr. Duncan recounts his experience with spine surgery and maintaining athleticism into his 8th decade.

“My theory on athletics is: Don’t ever stop. Don’t get lazy, don’t eat junk, don’t ever quit, at anything. Age, of course, is inevitable, and its advance is relentless, but to use a military analogy: Give Ground Grudgingly!”

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