Protecting the Health and Well-being of the Backbone of the Medical World The medical world relies heavily on its surgeons – individuals frequently subjected to ergonomic challenges. A staggering 86% of surgeons encounter work-related injuries or illnesses during their careers, often due to uncomfortable or stationary postures maintained for extended periods during operations [1]. The […]

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The 14th Annual SSF Spine Residents & Fellows Course will take place on August 11-12, 2023, at the Seattle Science Foundation. The course is designed to help orthopedic fellows and senior neurosurgical residents transition smoothly into spinal surgery practice. Dr. J. Patrick Johnson will participate in several parts of the course, including a lecture on […]

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Each June the Scoliosis Research Society sponsors National Scoliosis Awareness Month with the goal of making more people aware of this spine deformity and its treatment. Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve abnormally to the side. Although it is relatively common, impacting people of all ages, races, and genders, many people […]

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J. Patrick Johnson, MD, Speaks at the Georgia Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting Dr. Johnson was recently invited by the Georgia Neurosurgical Society as their Honored Guest to speak on a variety of subjects, including the current state of Cervical and Lumbar Artificial Discs. He also lectured on Thoracic Disc Surgery. Dr. Kevin Ammar is the […]

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Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is a type of spine surgery that uses smaller incisions than standard surgery, resulting in less harm to nearby muscles and other tissues. This can lead to less pain and faster recovery after surgery. MISS aims to achieve outcomes equivalent to those of open surgery while minimizing muscle dissection, disruption […]

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