Dr. Chad Campion wants as many patients as possible to have access to minimally invasive spinal surgery. As one of about 20 high-volume endoscopic spine surgeons in the country, he’s passionate about both treating his patients well and training other surgeons in endoscopic procedures. In this episode, Dr. Campion returns to the podcast to define some key terms patients should know when exploring their options for spinal surgery. He also explains why fusions aren’t always the best option and discusses the benefits of endoscopic procedures.

Episode Recap:

• In this episode, Dr. Chad Campion will discuss the future of spine surgery (1:12)
• What do patients need to know about the options available for spine surgery? (2:18)
• What does minimally invasive actually mean? (3:40)
• How are robotics used in spine surgery? (10:36)
• What is endoscopic surgery, and why is it such a good option for many patients? (13:26)
• How do you do things differently as an endoscopic spine surgeon? (15:59)
• What are the main options for neck surgery? (22:56)
• How are you training the next generation in endoscopic surgery? (28:14)

Links and Resources:

Campbell Clinic

Campbell’s Operative Orthopaedics Textbook

Campbell Clinic Foundation 

Dr. Campion’s first podcast episode

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