It’s that time of year again when parents start thinking about getting their children back into the school routine. While this is a great and exciting opportunity for kids, it also means more exposure to sports injuries such as concussions and spine injuries. In fact, research has shown that youth athletes are more likely to […]

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If you’re considering spinal surgery, it’s important to be prepared. You should do your research and ask your doctor questions so that you can make an educated decision about what the best course of action is for you. We’ve compiled a list of some key questions that will help you prepare! Why does my doctor […]

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We are all familiar with the common aches and pains of a hard day at work or an intense workout. But occasionally, back pain can be an indication of something more serious, even disabling. Common spinal problems include disc herniation, spinal stenosis (arthritic narrowing), spondylolisthesis (slippage of the vertebrae), and bone spurs can cause a […]

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Terrence T. Kim, MD is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center. He specializes in cervical, thoracic and lumbar disorders of the spine, degenerative disorders, spinal trauma, adult and pediatric deformity, spinal oncology, minimally invasive surgery and surgery with image guidance and computer-assisted navigation. Here is Dr. Kim’s 2018 appearance on The Doctors […]

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Dr. Johnson lectures at the 11th Annual Seattle Science Foundation Spine Residents & Fellows Course on the essentials of understanding thoracolumbar injuries, providing an overview, evolution, and assessment of modern-day systems.   Sponsored by the Seattle Science Foundation. The Seattle Science Foundation is a not for profit organization dedicated to advancing the quality of patient […]

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