{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Spinal Disc Replacement Surgery with Dr. Amir Vokshoor: Rational Wellness Podcast 443","description":" View the Show Notes For This Episode Dr. Amir Vokshoor discusses Spinal Disc Replacement Surgery with Dr. Ben Weitz.   [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]    Podcast Highlights Exploring Advances in Spine Surgery with Dr. Amir Vokshoor   In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz sits down with Dr. Amir Vokshoor, a board-certified neurosurgeon and chief of surgery at Providence St. John's Health Center. They delve into the intricacies of back and neck pain and discuss the range of surgical options available, from traditional fusion surgeries to the latest advancements in spinal disc replacement. Dr. Vokshoor shares his journey into neurosurgery, the challenges associated with spinal disc issues, and how modern interventions like AI and neurofeedback are shaping patient care. The podcast also highlights the importance of pre-surgical and post-surgical rehabilitation, the evolving role of AI in medicine, and the innovative work at Dr. Vokshoor's Neurovela Brain Spa.   00:42 Understanding Back and Neck Pain 02:46 Meet Dr. Amir Vokshoor: A Journey into Neurosurgery 08:57 The Role of Intervertebral Discs 19:25 Innovations in Spine Surgery 29:52 Cumulative and Acute Trauma 30:12 Success Rates of Cervical Disc Replacement 30:53 Challenges with Multi-Level Disc Replacements 32:44 Patient Recovery and Activity Post-Surgery 34:23 Professional Athletes and Disc Replacement 38:15 Sacroiliac Joint and Surgical Options 41:35 Importance of Prehab and Rehab 44:59 AI in Spine Surgery 48:25 NeuroVela Brain Spa and Comprehensive Care 51:27 Contact Information and Closing Remarks       Dr. Amir Vokshoor is a board-certified neurosurgeon with more than 20 years of experience and Chief of Surgery at Providence St. John\u2019s Health Center in LA, Dr. Vokshoor is internationally recognized for advancing minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal disc replacement, and motion-preserving technologies. His website is DrVokshoor.com.  Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS\/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111. ","author_name":"Rational Wellness Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.drweitz.com","html":"