A spinal compression fracture can make even simple activities painful, but relief may be closer than you think.

In this podcast, Dr. Oren Blam will explain who may benefit from kyphoplasty, what happens during the procedure, what recovery is typically like, and how quickly many patients begin noticing improvement. Whether you've recently been diagnosed with a compression fracture or are exploring treatment options for a loved one, this episode provides clear, practical information to help you understand if kyphoplasty could be the right choice.

Join us as we break down the procedure step by step and explain why, for the right patient, kyphoplasty can be a safe, effective treatment with a relatively quick recovery.

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In this episode Drs. Blom and DeMarco discuss how to tell normal post‑op recovery from true failed back surgery syndrome, why symptoms recur, and what diagnostic tests and non‑surgical treatments to try first. Featuring Dr. Oren Blom, M.D., Orthopedic Spine Specialist, and Dr. Michael DeMarco, D.O., Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Interventional Spine Care, the conversation covers postoperative back pain, common failed back surgery causes, the importance of MRI and EMG testing, physical therapy and injection therapies, and how to decide if revision spine surgery or neuromodulation (spinal cord stimulator) is appropriate. Keywords: failed back surgery syndrome, revision spine surgery, spinal cord stimulator, MRI, EMG, physical therapy. Want a second opinion or to schedule an evaluation? Visit https://mdbonedocs.com and subscribe for more clinical discussions.

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Join us as we break down Jordan Westburg’s partially torn UCL, the Orioles’ choice to pursue PRP over immediate Tommy John surgery, and the rehab, timeline, and return-to-play considerations — with expert insight from Dr. M. Brian Polsky.

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