The term “laser spine surgery” has become very popular on the internet and in advertising by many surgical centers in recent years. These centers promote the idea of having a surgeon “zap” you with a laser to cure your back pain. You may have had back pain for many years and tried many treatment options that […]
Musculoskeletal Health & Women
NO BONES ABOUT IT: MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH AND WOMEN By Jennifer Wider, MD from The Society for Women’s Health Research Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, fractures, and spinal disorders are among the most common reasons for doctor visits. These conditions have more than one thing in common: they are all musculoskeletal problems and are more prevalent in women. “Most […]
How We Isolate and Treat the Exact Cause of Pain
A study by the National Institute of Health found that the number one reason fusion back surgeries are not effective and some patients experience continued pain after surgery is because the abnormality operated on was not the true root cause of the patient’s pain. Usually this mistake in open instrumented fusions occurs because the surgeon […]
Dr. Bonati’s Daily Habit for Success
The following is excerpted from Inc.com’s article 19 Simple Daily Habits These Executives Swear By for Their Success by Christina Desmarais Contributor, Inc.com Ever wonder what sets highly successful people apart? I’ve polled countless executives about the things they do every day that give them an edge, and there’s no doubt high achievers share some common characteristics. Check out […]
The Moment That Changed My Career
Excerpted from Becker’ Spine Review Written by Mary Rechtoris | Wednesday, 28 September 2016 In the hustle and bustle of surgeons’ daily schedules, there are certain moments that resonate as pivotal experiences that changed their careers. Seven spine surgeons discuss experiences that greatly impacted their careers. “Many moments changed my career, but the most impactful […]
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Treating the Outcome
Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. It is characterized by early sacroiliac joint pain followed by hardening of the outer wall of the spinal disc and surrounding connective tissue along with arthritic changes in the facet joints. The most recent data available shows that about 2.7 million Americans may […]
Back to Life: Tommy’s Story
Tommy C. of Lakeland, FL fell victim to the Florida summer heat when he fell through the roof of a house and into a bathtub. While, he wasn’t seriously injured at the time, this incident triggered his degenerative neck pain. Hear from him about the accident and his road to recovery after finding The Bonati Institute.
Back to Life: Judy’s Story
Hear Judy’s story of getting back to life with the Bonati Institute after a car accident in December 2014.
Are Medications the Answer for Back and Neck Pain?
It’s pretty well known the abuse of prescription painkillers is on the rise. Yet, there is no solid evidence that opioids, or narcotics, work better than surgery in relieving chronic pain from a degenerative spine condition. Opioids are a class of pain medications including morphine, codeine, oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone, Percocet, Oxycontin and Vicodin that work […]
Back to Life: Mark’s Story
When work became almost impossible for Mark he considered filing for disability. Then he discovered the Bonati Spine Institute and made a call that changed his life. He was ready to go back to work just three days after his procedure.