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What is interventional spine care—and could a less invasive treatment help you avoid or delay spine surgery?

In this episode of Spine Talks, Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, is joined by spine experts Dr. Robert Eastlack, Dr. Pearce Nunley, and Dr. Doug Beall for a conversation about the growing role of interventional spine care and how patients can navigate their treatment options.

The panel discusses why getting the right diagnosis is the critical first step in treating back and nerve pain, as well as the importance of collaboration between interventional specialists and spine surgeons. They explore treatment options ranging from injections and nerve ablation to spinal stimulation, minimally invasive procedures, and surgery—and explain why the best treatment pathway is different for every patient.

You’ll learn:
• What interventional spine care is and where it fits in the continuum of care
• Why an accurate diagnosis should come before treatment
• Minimally invasive and non-surgical options for back and nerve pain
• When spine surgery may—and may not—be necessary
• Why multidisciplinary spine care can give patients more treatment options
• The value of seeking a second opinion and becoming an informed participant in your care

The key message: Educate yourself, understand your options, and work with a care team you trust. Finding the right diagnosis and treatment pathway can help you make informed decisions and get back to the life you love.

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In this video, Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, and a panel of the leaders of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) discuss the benefits and advancements in minimally invasive spine surgery.

The experts highlight how....
Minimally invasive surgery reduces tissue damage, speeding up recovery and improving outcomes.
It uses advanced technologies like robotics and imaging for precise, effective surgery.
Patients benefit from smaller incisions, less pain, and quicker return to normal activities.
Choosing the right treatment involves shared decision-making between patient and surgeon.
It’s important to find a trusted surgeon and ask about their experience with minimally invasive techniques.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on this revolutionary approach to spine care, and the hope it brings to patients dealing with neck and back pain.

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In this episode of Spine Talks, we explore one of the most important questions in spine health: What’s New in Scoliosis Research?

Host Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the Spine Health Foundation, is joined by Dr. Nicolas Plais-Cotrel, orthopedic spine surgeon at the University Hospital of Granada and member of the Scientific Board of the Fondation Yves Cotrel, one of the world's leading organizations dedicated to advancing scoliosis research. Together, they discuss groundbreaking discoveries that are reshaping our understanding of scoliosis and bringing new hope to patients and families worldwide.

The conversation explores how scoliosis is far more than a simple sideways curvature of the spine. Dr. Plais-Cotrel explains the complex three-dimensional nature of the condition, the unique role of human spinal alignment and bipedal posture, and why scoliosis remains one of the most fascinating mysteries in musculoskeletal medicine.

Topics include:

• The difference between normal spinal alignment and scoliosis, and why spinal curves are essential for balance and movement

• Why scoliosis is considered a uniquely human condition linked to our upright posture

• New insights into the biomechanics of spinal growth and curve progression

• Emerging discoveries in genetics and the search for biological pathways that may explain why scoliosis develops

• How neuroscience, proprioception, balance, and vestibular function may influence spinal deformity

• The Fondation Yves Cotrel’s international research efforts to uncover the causes—or etiology—of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

• The role of bracing, early detection, and scoliosis screening in improving outcomes for children and adolescents

• Why multidisciplinary collaboration among surgeons, geneticists, engineers, neurologists, and researchers is accelerating progress toward future treatments and prevention strategies

Throughout the discussion, Drs. Roy and Plais-Cotrel emphasize a powerful message: while significant questions remain, the future of scoliosis research has never been more promising. By bringing together leading scientists from around the world and investing in innovative research, organizations like the Fondation Yves Cotrel are helping move the field beyond treating scoliosis toward understanding—and ultimately preventing—it.

This inspiring conversation offers patients, families, clinicians, and researchers a front-row seat to the discoveries that may define the next generation of scoliosis care.

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