William Capicotto MD

11/17/2025

Learned an interesting lesson about navigated surgery and infrared interference. You won't believe what in the OR contaminated our picture.

(Hint: it wasn't the software.)
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11/17/2025

(Part 2/2) Black pasta, green spring onion with green pickled jalapeños, you might say we're feeling a little in the kitchen. 😉
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11/15/2025

(Part 1/2) With that 107% tariff on imported Italian-made pasta looming ahead, homemade pasta might be the way of the future.

Do like the doc and try making this Squid Ink dough!
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11/14/2025

What did strongmen and other fitness enthusiasts do before bench presses were introduced?

Update on this topic: The first bench press is attributed to strongman and professional wrestler George Hackenschmidt, The Russian Lion, around 1899!
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11/13/2025

11/13/2025

✓ Young patient in his 30s
✓ Reduced radiculopathy
✓ Disc herniation at L5-S1

Total disc replacement isn't ideal for every patient, but in this instance, I'm opting for TDR.
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11/13/2025

Fall foods that heal instead of hurt 🍎

Sweet potatoes, turmeric, berries & olive oil = your anti-inflammatory dream team.
Stay cozy, not inflamed.

It’s easy to forget how much our diet affects how we feel, especially when it comes to inflammation. Fall is the perfect time to nourish your body with seasonal foods that can help to fight inflammation, soothe back pain, and boost your overall health. Here are some foods to try:

11/13/2025

All in for 10 more

11/12/2025

Press on! Warming up at Catalyst Fitness with leg presses and calf raises before tackling unilateral exercises. What's the benefit of unilaterals?
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11/11/2025

Feeling that post–Daylight Savings “November slump”? 😴

Shorter days and colder weather can do more than affect your mood — they can take a real toll on your back.

💪 Stay active (even with quick stretches!)
🪑 Watch your posture indoors
☀️ Boost your light exposure and vitamin D

Small daily habits can help you stay upright, energized, and pain-free all season long. 🍂

As the days get shorter now that we’ve had Daylight Savings Time, many people feel like they’re falling into a “November slump”. While it’s easy to blame the weather, this seasonal shift can take a toll on your back for many reasons:

11/11/2025

Pretty good is a great adjective until it falls before the word "spondylolisthesis." In the spinal canal, when the nerve roots start to curl before the lesion, you know it's tight.

What should the spinal canal look like vs what does it look like for this patient?
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