Dissection: A Spine Blog
Dissecting the latest in spine health and life at Dr. Katsuura’s Spine Clinic.
I try to share interesting and educational concepts in spine care and focus on the joy of medicine and surgery.
This blog is 100% human produced.
Lumbar Stenosis: Will Physical Therapy Cure it?
Endoscopic spinal decompression is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic back and leg pain caused by nerve compression. While physical therapy is often effective for mild conditions, persistent pain from disc herniation or spinal stenosis may require surgical intervention. Patients in San Francisco, Marin County, Novato, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County can benefit from endoscopic decompression for faster recovery, less tissue disruption, and lasting relief when conservative care fails. Dr. Yoshihiro Katsuura is the bay area expert on endoscopic spine surgery and can help determine if you are an appropriate candidate.
First Day In the OR
In this Post and Video, Dr. Yoshihiro Katsuura, a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon practicing in Marin, Mendocino, Novato, San Francisco, Sonoma shares the first impressions of his premedical student entering the world of surgery.
Preventing “Burnout”
Dr. Yoshihiro Katsuura, a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon practicing in Marin, Mendocino, Novato, San Francisco, Sonoma explains how the structure of the lumbar vertebra can be used as a tool to help prevent burnout in patients and physicians.
Exercises for Acute/Chronic Low Back Pain/Injury Prevention
Dr. Yoshihiro Katsuura, a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon practicing in Marin, Mendocino, Novato, San Francisco, Sonoma explains a simple exercise routine to help keep your back healthy. In this video we explore why exercise is so critical for low back health, common pitfalls and the three components of a low back exercise program. Please check with your doctor before starting a low back pain program. If you have had prior surgery, please check with your surgeon if these exercises are right for you.