Spine-Talks
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.
Spine-Talks
Do No Harm: A Remarkable Conversation Between a Patient and Her Spine Surgeon
Join us for this captivating conversation with world-renowned spine surgeon, Lawrence Lenke, MD, and one of his scoliosis patients, Pat Schellhorn. In this open and honest conversation about Pat’s complex medical diagnosis, Dr. Lenke shares his advice on how doctors can improve their patient care by listening to their patients, counseling patients on the right treatment path, and encouraging patients to be active participants in their medical care. Between Pat’s perseverance to find the right doctor for her treatment and Dr. Lenke’s expertise in spinal deformity, this conversation highlights how important the balance of both are to successful outcomes.
Tune in to learn about the future of spinal health!