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The Spine Pod Conversations about Motion Surgery
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12/19/2025

After decades in spine surgery, Dr. Louis Nel saw which patients struggled years later, and which didn’t.

That’s why motion preservation isn’t a trend; it’s a lesson learned the hard way.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

12/18/2025

After lumbar disc replacement surgery, Andrew barely thinks about his back, his coworkers even joke that he’s “RoboCop.”

In this clip from The Spine Pod, the police officer shares what it’s like to move, work, and live again after spine surgery. This is why real patient stories matter.

🎧 Andrew’s full story is live on The Spine Pod. Check it out on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

12/17/2025

Is lumbar disc replacement new? It can feel that way, because patient stories can be hard to find.

In this clip, Andrew, a police officer from San Diego, shares how learning it’s been around for 20+ years led him to Dr. Todd Lanman and a multi-level lumbar disc replacement. After the procedure, he’s doing great.

Let us know if you've had a lumbar disc replacement in the comments!

🎧 Andrew’s full story is live on The Spine Pod. Check it out on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Discuss all treatment options with a qualified spine surgeon.

12/16/2025

Health challenges aren’t something anyone asks for, and even when we do everything right, life still happens.

In this clip from his episode on The Spine Pod, Dr. Lali Sekhon (Reno, NV) shares an important reminder: perspective matters. Facing a spine problem can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t define the end of your story.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

12/12/2025

When it comes to spine surgery, experience matters, especially when the surgeon puts themselves in the patient’s shoes.

In this clip, Dr. Choll Kim (San Diego, CA) shares why, after more than 20 years of experience with motion-preserving spine procedures, his choice is clear. If he had to decide between fusion and a motion preservation device?

👉 It wouldn’t even be close. He's choosing motion when possible.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

12/11/2025

For years, spine care hasn’t truly changed, it’s often been the same solution: spinal fusion, just approached from different angles.

In this clip, Dr. Kamal Woods (Miamisburg, OH) explains why real progress means evolving beyond fusion and thinking outside the box. Financial incentives may shape systems, but patients need care that actually moves forward.

Better outcomes start with new thinking.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

12/10/2025

Change is uncomfortable, but it’s unavoidable.

Dr. Lali Sekhon (Reno, NV) talks candidly about why embracing change is one of the hardest, and most important, parts of medicine. Surgeons, like anyone else, feel uncertainty. But staying open to learning is how care actually improves.

For patients, that openness matters. It’s what allows new techniques, better outcomes, and more thoughtful decision-making to move forward.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

12/09/2025

As more data becomes available, a pattern is emerging.

In this clip, Dr. Louis Nel (Pretoria, South Africa) explains why motion-preserving procedures are showing better patient outcomes than fusion, and how AI will only accelerate what the data is already pointing to.

With clearer insights, larger datasets, and better long-term tracking, spine care is shifting toward options that preserve motion and support quality of life.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

12/05/2025

“You’re either treating deformity or creating it.”

In this clip, Dr. William Lavelle (Syracuse, NY) explains why your spine was meant to move and how motion-preserving solutions may help avoid deformity in the first place.

The goal isn’t more surgery.
➡️ It’s better surgery.
➡️ Less deformity.
➡️ More natural motion.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

12/04/2025

Step one in spine care: find your healthcare quarterback. Someone who listens, leads, and fights for you.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

12/03/2025

In this clip, Dr. Lali Sekhon (Reno, NV) breaks down why so many people struggle with back pain: weak muscles trying to support a structure built for movement.

When you build core strength, you’re not just easing pain today —
➡️ you’re protecting your spine for the long term.
➡️ you’re improving stability, mobility, and longevity.

A stronger body means a healthier spine. It’s one of the most powerful things you can do for your back.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

12/02/2025

We’ve learned a lot from decades of spinal fusion, including where it falls short for long-term mobility and quality of life.

In this clip from The Spine Pod, Dr. Louis Nel (Pretoria, South Africa) explains how those lessons have pushed the field toward motion-preserving approaches that help patients stay active and get their lives back.

This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.

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