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.

Fire Chief Conquers Cervical Stenosis
Yoshihiro Katsuura Yoshihiro Katsuura

Fire Chief Conquers Cervical Stenosis

In this post we learn about a Fire Chief who battled with a condition known as cervical stenosis that resulted in the loss of use of his arm.

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

“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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