W&P Wednesday: Spinal Fusions

In this throw back episode, we will be talking with Dr Cliff Fisher about the purpose and value of training. Dr Fisher has been a trainer for AlignLife for many years, and he has some unique insights from his experience in that role. 

In today's episode, we will be concluding our discussion of the biomechanics of spinal fusions by discussing posterior constructs.  

In this throw back episode, we will be talking with Dr Dave Waller about the transitions that we go through in practice. 

In today's episode, we will continue our exploration of the mechanism of subluxation by looking at the stages of degeneration.  This will include a break down of all 6 phases and how we can remember their appearance on x-ray. 

In this throw back episode, we will be talking with Dr Mike LaBounty about the uniqueness of the sacrum and how we might approach adjusting it. 

In today's episode, we will be looking at the biomechanics of spinal fusions focusing primarily on anterior fusions. 

In today's episode, we begin our exploration of Chapter 5 on the Mechanism of Vertebral Subluxation.   We will begin by looking at the normal structure and function of the intervertebral disc and how it works in the ideal situation.  

In today's episode, we will be starting Chapter 8 on Biomechanical Considerations in the Surgical Management of the Spine.  Today, we will be covering Part 1 on Spinal Decompression. While many of these procedures may seem irrelevant due to the fact that we are not the ones performing them, this information is helpful to us to understand as we may end up seeing these patients after they have the procedure performed.  

In today's episode, we will discuss subluxations at the lumbosacral joint. This will include the topic of spondylolisthesis and a brief introduction to subluxations of the coccyx.

In this episode, we will conclude Chapter 7 by discussing bracing of the thoracic and lumbar spine.  We will also do a review of bracing for all levels of the spine as well as a synopsis of the learning points for the entire chapter.