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.

Imagine Having a Marble Stuck in Your Back
Yoshihiro Katsuura Yoshihiro Katsuura

Imagine Having a Marble Stuck in Your Back

Dr. Katsuura, a board certified spine surgeon practicing in Marin, 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.

Here we recount the story of a patient with a marble sized disc herniation in her back causing extreme pain. Learn how we restored her back to full mobility.

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One Year Down!
Yoshihiro Katsuura Yoshihiro Katsuura

One Year Down!

Spine surgeon serving Marin, Novato, Mendocino, San Francisco and Sonoma counties in California celebrates first year down in solo private practice.

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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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