Dissection: A Spine Blog
Dissecting the latest in spine health and life at Dr. Katsuura’s Spine Clinic
Why Art is Important in Surgery
Explore the intersection of art and surgery with Dr. Katsuura, a spine surgeon practicing in Northern California (Marin, Novato, San Francisco, Sonoma and Mendocino)
Spine 101: Why Your Spine Matters
In this video Dr. Katsuura discusses some of the basics of back and neck pain and covers topics such as:
-Why your spine matters.
-What happens to your spine as you age.
-What are some of the common treatments for typical spinal issues.
Dr. Katsuura breaks down and demystifies some of the misconceptions in spinal treatment. Enjoy!
KatsuuraMD meets KevinMD
This week I got to speak with Dr. Kevin Pho about spine health. Learn more here.
On the Air with Dr. Johnston
This post is about a recent interview with Dr. Johnston from the Mind-Body-Health program on the KZYX radio station, discussing important topics related to spine care, and sharing a link to the full audio of the interview on YouTube.
Presenting The Spine Encyclopedia!
Gain a deeper understanding of your spinal health and learn how to live a healthier, pain-free life with "The Spine Encyclopedia", an accessible and informative guide authored by a knowledgeable medical professional.
The Risks of Spine Surgery
In this video, I candidly discuss the risks of surgery to help you make an informed decision about undergoing a spine procedure. Although this video does not list every risk, it gives a general overview of surgical decision making, and some of the more common post-operative problems.
The Recovery Process After Spine Surgery
Patients are frequently confused about the post-operative (Post-Op) recovery process after spine surgery. This confusion can lead to anxiety and increased stress/pain which is normal for any foreign situation which surgery is likely to be. I believe the more details you understand, the less confusion, anxiety, and pain you will have after surgery. Thus, I have created a 12-minute video to review some areas I commonly get asked about. Enjoy!
Getting Ready for Surgery
Getting ready for surgery can be a tedious process for spine patients. In this post, I discuss the absolute essentials you need to know before your procedure.
Visiting the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Orthopaedic Program
It was my great privilege to lecture at the Orthopedic Surgery program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga over the weekend.
The Rabbi has Moves.
Learn about my Amazing patient Rabbi Goren, and his experience with far lateral lumbar decompression surgery.
A Former IBM Exec Uses Ingenuity to Survive Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolistheis AND Scoliosis.
A former IBM exec overcomes a complicated spinal problem with ingenuity and grit and now is enjoying an active life.
Learn About Osteoporosis and the Kyphoplasty Procedure from Dr. Katsuura in 9 Minutes
Dr. Katsuura discusses osteoporosis and compression fractures, two very common conditions.
Surgery Decision Guides: Simplifying a Complex Decision Making Process for Patients
Learn about surgical decision guides (aka infograms) to help improve your understanding of routine cervical and lumbar procedures.
Give Ground Grudgingly: A Story of Fortitude in the Face of Revision Decompression Surgery of the Spine (AKA Redo Surgery)
Mr. Duncan recounts his experience with spine surgery and maintaining athleticism into his 8th decade.
“My theory on athletics is: Don’t ever stop. Don’t get lazy, don’t eat junk, don’t ever quit, at anything. Age, of course, is inevitable, and its advance is relentless, but to use a military analogy: Give Ground Grudgingly!”