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.

How Pain Works
Yoshihiro Katsuura Yoshihiro Katsuura

How Pain Works

Pain is often frightening and difficult to deal with. Dr. Yoshihiro Katsuura, a spine expert, explains how pain works to the patients he treats for spinal disorders in Novato, Marin, San Francisco, Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino.

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Osteoporosis, The Silent Killer
Yoshihiro Katsuura Yoshihiro Katsuura

Osteoporosis, The Silent Killer

Learn about why osteoporosis is so dangerous from a spine surgeon who treats patients in Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco and Mendocino counties.

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Spine Cookies
Yoshihiro Katsuura Yoshihiro Katsuura

Spine Cookies

Mendocino patient bring special cookies to spine clinic.

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Spine 101: Why Your Spine Matters
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Spine 101: Why Your Spine Matters

In this video Dr. Katsuura discusses some of the basics of back and neck pain and covers topics such as:

-Why your spine matters.
-What happens to your spine as you age.
-What are some of the common treatments for typical spinal issues.

Dr. Katsuura breaks down and demystifies some of the misconceptions in spinal treatment. Enjoy!

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