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Spine-Talks

Spine-Talks

By: Dr. Rita Roy
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Welcome to Spine-Talks®, the official podcast of the National Spine Health Foundation — your source for scholarly guidance on spinal health and wellbeing. Here, we have the opportunity to interview top spine surgeons, rehab specialists, patients, and researchers as we speak about innovative technology in the treatment of the spine, hear real patient stories, and provide evidence-based recommendations for a pain-free, active life. No matter if you are in recovery from a spinal condition or simply wish to maintain a healthy back, Spine-Talks® offers hope, education, and empowerment—straight from the nation's top spine experts.

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Episodes
  • Spine-Talks® Featured Program: What Patients Need to Know About Adult Deformity

    Spine-Talks® Featured Program: What Patients Need to Know About Adult Deformity
    Sep 5 2025

    Our CEO, Rita Roy, MD and Medical & Scientific Board Chairman, Thomas Schuler, M.D., F.A.C.S. of Virginia Spine Institute host a panel of the nation's top spine experts on adult deformity.

    1. Lawrence Lenke, MD, Columbia Orthopedics (New York, NY)
    2. Serena Hu, MD, Stanford University (Redwood City, CA)
    3. Ron Lehman, MD, Columbia Orthopedics (New York, NY)

    Tune in to learn about the future of spinal health!

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    40 mins
  • What Patients Need to Know About Disc Replacements

    What Patients Need to Know About Disc Replacements
    Aug 29 2025

    Two spine surgeons from our Medical & Scientific Board, Dr. Thomas Schuler (Reston, VA) and Dr. Scott Blumenthal (Plano, TX) discuss what patients need to know about artificial disc replacements.

    Tune in to learn about the future of spinal health!

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    14 mins
  • Spine Surgery: When is it a Good Idea?

    Spine Surgery: When is it a Good Idea?
    Aug 22 2025

    Experts from the National Spine Health Foundation's Medical & Scientific Board answer common patient questions on spine health. Notably, when is spine surgery a good idea?

    Featured Panelists include: Dr. Thomas Schuler (Reston, VA) as Moderator, Dr. Domagoj Coric (Charlotte, NC), Dr. Zoher Ghogawala (Boston, MA), Dr. Luis Tumialan (Phoenix, AZ), Dr. Michael Wang (Miami, FL), and Dr. Rita Roy (NSHF's CEO).

    Tune in to learn about the future of spinal health!

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    44 mins
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