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Degenerative Spinal Conditions: Lumbar and Cervical Spine

Podcast: Degenerative Spinal Conditions

Tim Witham, MD, discusses treatment alternatives for lumbar (lower back) and cervical ...

Date: 02/21/2011

Neurosurgeon Tim Witham discusses treatment alternatives for lumbar (lower back) and cervical spine conditions

Program Notes:

0:10 Treatment of degenerative spinal conditions
1:19 New treatment technology
2:13 Artificial disc is not appropriate for many patients
3:12 Lower lumbar areas more difficult to operate minimally invasively
4:15 Rise in +85 yr old patients seeking evaluation
5:01 Vitamin D deficiency a surprising cause
6:03 A boost for your bone with new medication
7:00 Wait as long as you can tolerate
8:02 Improving outcomes
9:00 Comprehensive care
9:32 End