Dissection: A Spine Blog

X-ray of cervical spine with surgical implants and annotations on cervical lordosis and vertebral alignment.

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.

Illustration of a spinal segmental unit showing two vertebrae, an intervertebral disc, pedicle, lamina, facet joint, and vertebral body, with labeled parts.
Osteoporosis, The Silent Killer
Yoshihiro Katsuura Yoshihiro Katsuura

Osteoporosis, The Silent Killer

Learn about why osteoporosis is so dangerous from a spine surgeon who treats patients in Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco and Mendocino counties.

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