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Spine-Talks

Dr. Rita Roy
Spine Surgery
Osteoporosis
National Spine Health Foundation
Scoliosis
Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Low Back Pain
Spinal Deformity
Covid-19
Artificial Disc Replacement
Adult Scoliosis
Biomechanics Of Spine
Adult Spinal Deformity
Telemedicine
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Cleveland Clinic
Cervical Spine
Non-Operative Treatments
Spinal Health

Welcome to Spine-Talks®, the official podcast of the National Spine Health Foundation — your source for scholarly guidance on spinal health and wellbeing. Here, we have the opportunity to interview top spine surgeons, rehab specialists, patients, and researchers as we speak about innovative technology in the treatment of the spine, hear real patient stories, and provide evidence-based recommendati... more

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In this episode of Spine Talks, we explore one of the most important questions in spine health: What’s New in Scoliosis Research? 

Host Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the Spine Health Foundation, is joined by Dr. Nicolas Plais-Cotrel, orthop... more

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In this episode of Spine-Talks, Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, is joined by Dr. Paul Anderson from the University of Wisconsin and Dr. Benjamin Elder from the Mayo Clinic to challenge the widespread misco... more

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In this Spine Talk, we bring together leading spine experts from across the United States for a coast-to-coast conversation on the future of disc replacement in the U.S.

As motion-preserving spine technologies continue to evolve, d... more

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Dr. Paul Anderson
Orthopedic spine surgeon, University of Wisconsin, co-chair of National Spine Health Foundation on osteoporosis
University of Wisconsin
Episode: Breaking the Myths: Men and Osteoporosis
Dr. Benjamin Elder
Neurosurgeon and spine surgeon, Mayo Clinic, member of National Spine Health Foundation bone health task force
Mayo Clinic
Episode: Breaking the Myths: Men and Osteoporosis
Dr. Larry Lenke
Spine deformity surgeon, co-director of OXSPINE, professor at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: A Patient and Her Surgeon Celebrate 10 Years After Successful Complex Deformity Surgery
Todd Lanman
Neurosurgeon, West Coast representative, Beverly Hills Spine Surgery
Beverly Hills Spine Surgery / Cedars-Sinai / UCLA
Episode: A Coast-to-Coast Conversation: The Future of Disc Replacement in the U.S.
Ehsan Jazini
Orthopedic spine surgeon, East Coast representative, Virginia Spine Institute
Virginia Spine Institute
Episode: A Coast-to-Coast Conversation: The Future of Disc Replacement in the U.S.
Rich Rabin
Technology delivery and product leader; spine surgery patient
Independent/Spine journey
Episode: When Symptoms Blur Together: A Spine Patient’s Story
Bob Adler
Endocrinologist
Virginia Commonwealth University / Richmond VA Medical Center
Episode: Stronger Together: How Specialists Work Together to Improve Bone Health for Women and Men
Paul Anderson
Orthopedic spine surgeon
University of Wisconsin
Episode: Stronger Together: How Specialists Work Together to Improve Bone Health for Women and Men
Rick Geyer
spine surgeon with extensive experience in disc replacement
Episode: Artificial Disc Replacement Webinar Part 1

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Dr. Rita Roy
Host of Spine-Talks with extensive involvement in National Spine Health Foundation initiatives; CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation

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Spine-Talks® Cities 2020: Full Program
Q: How should patients think about future technologies and when to proceed with surgery?
While technology will continue improve safety and recovery, delaying could cost years of quality of life; if the current option will meaningfully improve life, proceed with informed consent and discuss risks, benefits, and alternatives.
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Q: What are the practical benefits and limits of MIS, and how should patients navigate the options?
MIS offers less pain and quicker recovery, but not every case is suitable; patients should seek multiple opinions, ask how many procedures the surgeon has performed, and weigh short-term gains against long-term outcomes.
Spine-Talks® Cities 2020: Full Program
Q: What does minimally invasive surgery mean to you and how should the public view it?
MIS should achieve the same surgical goals as open procedures but with less tissue damage, enabling faster recoveries and often outpatient treatments, while maintaining safety and effectiveness.
Breaking the Myths: Men and Osteoporosis
Q: What are the treatment options and their considerations for men with osteoporosis?
Treatment includes optimizing lifestyle factors, ensuring adequate calcium and vitamin D, and using medications like bisphosphonates or bone-building drugs such as teriparatide; some drugs are off-label for men in high-risk surgical contexts, and side effects must be discussed to balance benefits and risks.
Breaking the Myths: Men and Osteoporosis
Q: How is bone health assessed before spine surgery?
Bone health assessment includes bone density testing with DEXA and sometimes vertebral fracture assessment to identify occult fractures, since poor bone quality can complicate instrumentation and fixation.

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This show centers on spine health, surgical innovation, and patient journeys, featuring top spine surgeons, bone and health specialists, and patients who share behind-the-scenes decisions, recovery stories, and practical guidance for navigating treatment options. Episodes often explore osteoporosis in men, disc replacement and motion-preserving technologies, deformity correction, minimally invasive approaches, and the patient experience—from prehab and decision-making to rehabilitation and quality of life. A notable through-line is multidisciplinary care, evidence-based strategies, and clear communication to help listeners make informed choices about spine care, whether they're patients, caregivers, or industry professionals.

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7. Bob Adler
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