by Dr. Tony Mork, MD | Feb 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Could a Discogram be needed? Are there findings on the physical exam or MRI that might suggest the need for a discogram ? Yes there are. There are some things that are worth looking for during the physical exam and MRI review that should convince you to do a...
by Dr. Tony Mork, MD | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog
Why you should insist on oblique views of the Cervical Spine MRI Look at why you should insist on oblique views of the Cervical Spine MRI You should insist on oblique views of cervical MRI’s because they really tell the story. Typical axial slices are oblique to the...
by Dr. Tony Mork, MD | Jan 13, 2022 | Blog
Why use methylene blue ? Why use methylene blue ? How can methylene blue assist with endoscopic spine surgery ? Endoscopic spine surgery is, in many ways, a self-taught skill set. Especially as one advances from beginner to expert. Of course this steep learning curve...
by Dr. Tony Mork, MD | Jan 4, 2022 | Blog
Failed Back Surgery…Why? What causes a failed back surgery? One answer could be an inadequate preoperative workup, before the fusion, to help identify the painful disc. This is a situation that I’m seeing more often, as fusions are being performed more...
by Dr. Tony Mork, MD | Dec 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Annular Tears and Fragments – Part 2 What Causes Them? What Causes Annular Tears of the Lumbar Spine ? The diagnosis of annular tears is very common, yet they are rarely discussed. What causes the annular tears ? Are annular tears just a result of...
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