The Spine Pod

Ep 03 - Where’s The Money? Healthcare Economics, Motion Preservation, and Value-Based Care, Part 1: Ahilan "Siva" Sivaganesan, MD   In this episode of The Spine Pod, we dive deep into the complex landscape of spine surgery with Dr. Ahilan "Siva" Sivaganesan, a minimally-invasive / endoscopic neurosurgeon and health economics expert at Thomas Jefferson University. Join us as we explore the cutting-...

Join us on this episode of the Spine Pod with Dr. Avinash Patwardhan as we discuss the fundamental components of spine biomechanics and the driving principles behind why restoring natural motion in the spine is the key to long-term successful outcomes and improved quality of life for patients seeking spine care. Dr. Avinash Patwardhan is a professor at the Loyola University Stritch School of Medic...

Join us on The Spine Pod as we delve into a behind-the-scenes look at spine surgery with Dr. Armen Khachatryan, a world-renowned orthopedic spine surgeon known for his expertise in motion preservation and cervical disc replacement procedures. Founder of The Disc Replacement Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Dr. Khachatryan is pioneering patient care with advanced surgical techniques in motion surger...

Welcome to The Spine Pod, hosted by Courtney Schutze & Brady Riesgraf. Whether you’re a patient seeking alternatives to spinal fusion for leg and back pain, a surgeon eager to learn from top experts, or an industry professional keeping up with the latest innovations, this podcast is for you. Explore the latest in motion preservation technologies and join discussions that challenge the conventi...