Blythe Orthopedics & Spine, Inc.

10/16/2025

Most know me for spine surgery—but remember, I’m a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and I still do total knees. 🦵
This patient tried everything—therapy, injections, meds—but pain persisted. She’s now walking her way back after a total knee replacement, spending just a short stay in the hospital and rehab before heading home pain-free. 💪
If knee pain or arthritis is slowing you down, come see me. We’ll get you moving again.

10/14/2025

Six weeks after a C5-6 and C6-7 ACDF and Mr. Roskam is back to living.
✅ No numbness or tingling
✅ Full strength restored
✅ Off all pain meds
✅ Brace off, rotation back, and feeling great

Thanks to the CTL Monet system, he had zero issues with swallowing — just clean fusion, smooth recovery, and real results.

That’s what minimally invasive spine surgery looks like when it’s done right. 💪
Minimally invasive. Maximal results.

10/11/2025

Facts ☺️

The Future of a Generation: Hyperkyphosis from Excessive Screen Use 🤔

We’re witnessing a troubling trend — the posture of a generation being reshaped by screens. Hours spent hunched over phones, tablets, and laptops are leading to a condition known as hyperkyphosis — an excessive forward curvature of the upper spine.

What was once seen mostly in the elderly is now appearing in teenagers and young adults, their necks craned downward for hours each day. The constant strain on the spine, shoulders, and neck muscles gradually alters posture, causing the classic “tech neck” or hunchback appearance.

Beyond looks, the consequences run deeper: chronic pain, reduced lung capacity, nerve compression, and long-term musculoskeletal damage. Doctors warn that these posture issues, left unchecked, could become one of the most widespread lifestyle-induced deformities of the 21st century.

It’s a silent epidemic of our digital age — one text, one scroll, one slouch at a time.✅

10/05/2025

ZERO Cancer 5K – Kansas City 💙
Renee and I joined the Tolmar team this morning supporting the fight against prostate cancer. Tolmar produces breakthrough therapies for men’s health, and we were proud to stand with them — handing out candy, cheering on runners, and helping raise awareness.

Of course, Bella was the real star 🐾 — spreading smiles, stealing hearts, and reminding everyone why a little kindness goes a long way.

Grateful to be part of a great cause and an even better community.

10/03/2025

💡 MD vs DO – What’s the Real Difference? 💡

I get asked this a lot as a spine surgeon, so let’s clear it up 👇

Both MDs (Doctor of Medicine) and DOs (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) are fully licensed physicians in the U.S. We both go through 4 years of medical school 🎓, residency (3–7 years) 🩺, and board certification. We both operate, prescribe meds 💊, and run surgical teams.

🔹 MDs come from the traditional “allopathic” model—diagnose the disease, treat the disease.
🔹 DOs train under the same standards, but our schools add something extra: a whole-person, musculoskeletal focus and additional hands-on training called osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM). It’s built on the philosophy that the body’s structure and function are interconnected—and when aligned, healing follows.

For me as a DO and orthopedic spine surgeon, that philosophy still guides my approach:
✅ I don’t just look at the MRI—I look at the patient in front of me.
✅ I believe minimally invasive techniques ⚡ can restore function without destroying healthy tissue.
✅ I balance cutting-edge technology 🦾 with respect for how the body was designed to heal.

At the end of the day, the letters after your doctor’s name matter far less than their training, skill, and how they treat you as a human being.

I chose the DO path because it fit how I see medicine: structure, function, and the whole person. And in the OR, that translates into what I call my motto—
👉 “Minimally invasive with maximal results.”



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The training for both types of doctors is very similar.

10/03/2025

Just wow 🤯 this is amazing.

A clinical trial of NVG-291 peptide drug demonstrates promising results for spinal cord injury patients, with participant Larry Williams regaining balance abilities.

09/08/2025

At just 3.5 months after her posterolateral SI joint fusion, she’s experiencing something she hasn’t felt in years — NO pain. 🙌

She’s moving freely, enjoying life again, and feeling like herself. Stories like hers are exactly why we dedicate ourselves to helping patients find real, lasting relief.

Please join us in celebrating her recovery and the power of minimally invasive spine surgery to give people their lives back. 💪✨

If you or someone you love is struggling with back or SI joint pain, there are solutions. Don’t settle for living in pain.

08/28/2025

🚨 4 MONTHS POST-OP 🚨
From barely walking 30 yards ➡️ to having his LIFE BACK 🙌

OLIF L3–S1 (Day 1) + MIS lami/decomp & fusion (Day 2) 💥
Minimally invasive spine surgery = MAXIMUM results 🔥

07/30/2025

This patient just completed her second viscosupplementation injection — and she’s already reporting 75% improvement in her knee pain!

What is viscosupplementation?
💉 It’s a series of hyaluronic acid injections that restore lubrication inside the knee joint — think of it like an oil change for your knee. When your natural synovial fluid breaks down, your joint becomes stiff, painful, and inflamed. These injections help reduce that friction, restore smooth movement, and ease pain.

✅ Ideal for patients with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis
✅ Non-surgical
✅ Covered by most major insurances
✅ 1-injection or 3-injection series available
✅ Real results you can feelThis isn’t just masking symptoms — it’s restoring joint function.

We’re seeing real outcomes, real fast.🩺 Ready to move again? Come see us at Blythe Orthopedics & Spine.

📞 Call to book your appointment today 405-418-4500

07/17/2025

Specialist Kilgore (soon-to-be Sergeant) shares his journey from debilitating back pain to full recovery after a dual-portal endoscopic laminectomy at L5–S1.Now 3 months post-op, he’s pain-free, off profile, and cleared for full duty at Fort Sill.💥 Minimal incision. Maximal impact. Military ready. 💪🇺🇸🦴