CDA Spine

02/18/2026

02/18/2026

Modern spine care has never had more tools.
The real question isn’t what can be done — it’s what should be done.

I had the opportunity to discuss this and more on SpinePod this week.
Grateful for the conversation.

Judgment still matters.
– Dr. Larson

Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

02/16/2026

Advanced imaging is everywhere.
Clear judgment is not.

A recent “hip pain” case reminded me why correlation, examination, and listening still matter more than trends.

The right diagnosis changes everything.

“The mind that diagnoses you, and the hands that heal you.”

02/03/2026

Most people are told fusion is the only answer for neck pain. That’s not always true. For properly selected patients, motion-preserving cervical procedures can reduce pain without locking the spine. The key isn’t the procedure. It’s the diagnosis, judgment, and correlation behind it.

— Dr. Jeffrey Larson
Motion-preserving spine surgery
Coeur d’Alene
Link in bio to learn more

01/27/2026

Lumbar disc replacement is no longer experimental.
For appropriately selected patients, it’s an evidence-based option—and insurance now often covers
it when criteria are met.
The key is proper diagnosis, correlation, and guidance through the process.
If you’re exploring options, we’re here to help guide you.

Link in bio.

“The mind that diagnoses you, and the hands that heal you.”

Jeffrey J Larson, MD
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon

cdaspine

01/21/2026

You’ve been told you need a cervical fusion?
Think again.
Most cervical disc herniations and bone spurs improve without surgery.
And when surgery is necessary, fusion is no longer the automatic answer.
For many patients, artificial disc replacement (ADR) preserves motion and delivers better long-term outcomes.
The right operation starts with the right diagnosis, and the right conversation.
If you’ve been told you need surgery, a second opinion matters.
Link in bio.
Jeffrey Larson, MD
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
CDA Spine and Brain

01/06/2026

Affogato finish!
“Now is ### the time bro!” -
“Coffee or dessert?” -

01/06/2026

The hands that diagnose are the hands that feed too! 🍚
Dr. Larson and treating the CDA Spine team to a homemade staff lunch featuring Yiayia’s meatballs with tzatziki—because great care starts with taking care of yourselves. 🙌

01/01/2026

Thank you, 2025. What an incredible year. #2025

12/29/2025

Reflecting on the end of the year and this holiday season, we want to give a huge shout-out to our incredible scrub techs and OR nurses, the people who keep our OR running smoothly every single day. While every member of our surgical team is essential to what we do, today we’re celebrating the OR nurses and techs who make every case feel seamless. This year, they joined the CDA Spine team in style with custom shoes, because excellence deserves to be celebrated.

12/26/2025

Grateful for the people who matter most.
This season is about partnership, family, and the foundation that carries us forward. Wishing everyone a healthy, peaceful holiday season.

- Jeff