Ep. 05 - The Intersection: Motion Preservation & Complex Spine Surgery, Alan Daniels, MD & Bassel Diebo, MD

On this episode of The Spine Pod, we dive into the synergistic nature of complex spine surgery and motion-preserving techniques driving innovative options and enhanced patient outcomes. Dr. Alan Daniels and Dr. Bassel Diebo, renowned complex spine surgeons at University Orthopedics in Rhode Island, sit down and share their compelling journeys to becoming leaders in spine care, blending academic excellence and practical innovation to drive the highest-quality care in their practice. As members of the ISSG (International Spine Study Group) and generating a combined 500+ publications and 1,000+ podium presentations, Dr. Daniels and Dr. Diebo provide extensive research experience to shed light on the newest techniques and procedures driving the future of spine care.

This episode explores the role of sagittal balance, alignment, and motion preservation in long-term patient outcomes, the importance of a holistic, whole-body approach in spine care, and the necessity of patient education and clinical training in providing novel treatment options. The conversation concludes with a focus on the future of spine care, including the potential for motion preservation and arthroplasty. From complex deformity cases to the latest advancements in motion preservation, learn how their collaborative approach is pushing the boundaries of spine care.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How motion-preserving techniques are being incorporated into complex spine and deformity procedures.
• The significance of restoring alignment and balance and preserving natural motion in spine surgery.
• The role of hybrid motion constructs and their long-term benefits for patients.
• The importance of understanding adjacent joints - the knees, hips, pelvis, and ankles, when treating spine conditions.
• The role of patient education in providing and scaling new treatment options.
• The necessity of pairing functional metrics with patient reported outcomes and radiographic measures to evaluate post-operative success.

Join us as we delve into the intersection of motion preservation and complex spine surgery, discovering how these two experts integrate innovative techniques from both motion preservation and spinal fusion to enhance patient care. Tune in as Dr. Daniels and Dr. Diebo, alongside co-hosts Courtney Schutze and Brady Riesgraf, discuss the rapidly-evolving landscape of spine surgery.

Learn more about Dr. Daniels, Dr. Diebo, and University Orthopedics:

• University Orthopedics: https://universityorthopedics.com/about_us/spine.html
• Alan Daniels: whttps://universityorthopedics.com/physicians/daniels/index.html
• Bassel Diebo: https://www.adultscoliosissurgery.com/

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