The Spine Pod

Welcome to The Spine Pod, hosted by Courtney Schutze and 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 conventional reliance on fusion. Dive deep into the innovations driving a new standard of care in spine and discover how these advancements are transforming spine health for everyone.

A Surgeon’s Blueprint: Building a Better Patient Experience in Spine Care, Kamal Woods, MD, MBA

A Surgeon’s Blueprint: Building a Better Patient Experience in Spine Care, Kamal Woods, MD, MBA
The Origin Story of Endoscopic Spine Care: Building On A Family Legacy, Christopher Yeung, MD

The Origin Story of Endoscopic Spine Care: Building On A Family Legacy, Christopher Yeung, MD
Rewriting the Rules of Spine Surgery: A Surgeon’s Mission to Restore Mobility, Todd Lanman, MD

Rewriting the Rules of Spine Surgery: A Surgeon’s Mission to Restore Mobility, Todd Lanman, MD
Rethinking the Standard: One Spine Surgeon’s Move Toward Motion Preservation, Kevin Rutz, MD

Rethinking the Standard: One Spine Surgeon’s Move Toward Motion Preservation, Kevin Rutz, MD
The Art Behind the Science of Surgery: Creativity, Research & Spine Outcomes, Pierce Nunley, MD

The Art Behind the Science of Surgery: Creativity, Research & Spine Outcomes, Pierce Nunley, MD
Restoring Motion in Spine: Disc Replacement & the Future of Treating Back Pain, Jason Cuéllar, MD

Restoring Motion in Spine: Disc Replacement & the Future of Treating Back Pain, Jason Cuéllar, MD
From Early Trials to Today’s Tech: Motion Preservation, Robotics & Spine Care, Jonathan Stieber, MD

From Early Trials to Today’s Tech: Motion Preservation, Robotics & Spine Care, Jonathan Stieber, MD
Do You Really Need A Fusion? The Truth About Back Pain And Your MRI Results, Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD

Do You Really Need A Fusion? The Truth About Back Pain And Your MRI Results, Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD
Founder Series Pt 2: A 20-Year Journey to Make Motion Preservation the New Standard, Scott Hodges DO

Founder Series Pt 2: A 20-Year Journey to Make Motion Preservation the New Standard, Scott Hodges DO
Founder Series Pt 1: A Lifetime of Spine Surgery, Motion Advocacy & Giving Back, Craig Humphreys, MD

Founder Series Pt 1: A Lifetime of Spine Surgery, Motion Advocacy & Giving Back, Craig Humphreys, MD
From Ideas to Action: How Spine Surgery is Evolving for Better Patient Outcomes, Lali Sekhon, MD

From Ideas to Action: How Spine Surgery is Evolving for Better Patient Outcomes, Lali Sekhon, MD
The Hip-Spine Connection: What Every Patient & Surgeon Needs to Know, Russell Bodner, MD

The Hip-Spine Connection: What Every Patient & Surgeon Needs to Know, Russell Bodner, MD
Teaching the Future of Spine: Research, Motion Preservation, & Improving Care, Jeffrey Goldstein, MD

Teaching the Future of Spine: Research, Motion Preservation, & Improving Care, Jeffrey Goldstein, MD
Live At NASS 2024: Motion Preservation, Clinical Trials & Spine Surgery Innovations You Need to Know

Live At NASS 2024: Motion Preservation, Clinical Trials & Spine Surgery Innovations You Need to Know
A Spine Surgeon Who Refuses to Quit: A Battle for Better Spine Care, Evalina Burger, MD

A Spine Surgeon Who Refuses to Quit: A Battle for Better Spine Care, Evalina Burger, MD
Motion Preservation First: A Spine Surgeon’s Journey to a Fusion-Free Practice, Alex Sielatycki, MD

Motion Preservation First: A Spine Surgeon’s Journey to a Fusion-Free Practice, Alex Sielatycki, MD
Mentorship Meets Innovation in Spine Surgery: Creating a Path to Better Care, Richard V. Chua, MD

Mentorship Meets Innovation in Spine Surgery: Creating a Path to Better Care, Richard V. Chua, MD
The World of Motion Surgery: A Vocation to Motion Preservation & Global Spine Care, Jared Ament, MD

The World of Motion Surgery: A Vocation to Motion Preservation & Global Spine Care, Jared Ament, MD
When Doing Good is in the Family Name: A Personal Journey to Spine Surgery, Christopher Good, MD

When Doing Good is in the Family Name: A Personal Journey to Spine Surgery, Christopher Good, MD
What Do Spine Surgeons & Professional Athletes Have in Common? - Choll Kim, MD, PhD

What Do Spine Surgeons & Professional Athletes Have in Common? - Choll Kim, MD, PhD
The Intersection: Motion Preservation & Complex Spine Surgery, Alan Daniels, MD & Bassel Diebo, MD

The Intersection: Motion Preservation & Complex Spine Surgery, Alan Daniels, MD & Bassel Diebo, MD
Who’s The Best? Surgeon Rankings, Malaligned Incentives, & Cost Transparency: Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD

Who’s The Best? Surgeon Rankings, Malaligned Incentives, & Cost Transparency: Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD
Where’s The Money? Health Economics, Motion Preservation, & Value-Based Care: Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD

Where’s The Money? Health Economics, Motion Preservation, & Value-Based Care: Ahilan Sivaganesan, MD
The Biomechanics of Motion Preservation: Avinash Patwardhan, PhD

The Biomechanics of Motion Preservation: Avinash Patwardhan, PhD
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The Man in Motion: Armen Khachatryan, MD

The Man in Motion: Armen Khachatryan, MD