Spine Surgery: Ask Dr. Jay Khanna

Описание: Jay Khanna, MD, is a board-certified, combined neurosurgical and orthopaedic fellowship-trained spine surgeon whose clinical practice is based at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, part of the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute.

In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Khanna serves as Chair and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He is also the Physician Executive Director for MedStar Orthopaedic Institute which has oversight for orthopaedic surgery, spine surgery and musculoskeletal health programs at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and MedStar St. Mary's Hospital. Through these roles, he collaborates closely with numerous excellent spine and orthopaedic surgeons to provide best-in-class care to his patients and many others in and around the Washington, D.C. region. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 202-444-8730 or visit MedStarOrthopaedicInstitute.org.

:00 Meet Dr. Khanna
3:11 What are the most common causes of back pain?
3:38 What is spinal stenosis and what are the options for treating it?
4:16 When is surgery necessary for spinal stenosis?
4:48 How does spinal stenosis affect quality of life?
5:30 What are the types of surgery for spinal stenosis?
6:50 How has technology advanced surgery for spinal stenosis?
7:41 What is involved in recovery from spine surgery?
8:22 What spinal conditions do you treat in addition to spinal stenosis?