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.
Lumbar Fusion: Dreadful or Incredible?
In this post I recount the story of a patient with a slipped disc in her back causing extreme pain. Learn how we restored her back to full mobility.
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.
First Day In the OR
In this Post and Video, Dr. Yoshihiro Katsuura, a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon practicing in Marin, Mendocino, Novato, San Francisco, Sonoma shares the first impressions of his premedical student entering the world of surgery.
Surgery Decision Guides: Simplifying a Complex Decision Making Process for Patients
Learn about surgical decision guides (aka infograms) to help improve your understanding of routine cervical and lumbar procedures.