The Art of Spine Surgery: Why How It’s Done Matters More Than What Is Done

The Art of Spine Surgery: Why How It’s Done Matters What makes one spine surgery different from another when the diagnosis and procedure are exactly the same? In this episode, Dr. Gene Katsevman explores the idea that spine surgery is not a commodity. The name of the procedure tells only part of the story. The outcome can depend on the hundreds of decisions made before and during surgery — from implant selection and screw placement to spinal alignment, preservation of the surrounding anatomy, and the use of modern technology. Dr. Katsevman discusses: • Why surgical technique and judgment matter as much as the procedure itself • How implant size, position, and angle can affect long-term biomechanics • Why protecting the facet joints matters during spinal fusion • The importance of sagittal alignment and patient-specific surgical planning • How EOS imaging, robotic navigation, neuromonitoring, and ultrasonic technology can improve precision • What “minimally invasive” really means beyond simply having a smaller incision • Questions patients should ask when choosing a spine surgeon The central message is simple: the procedure is the framework. The execution is where the art of spine surgery lives. 🎧 Read the full article: The Art of Spine Surgery — Why How It’s Done Matters (https://www.floridaspinesurgeon.org/b...) 🌐 Learn more about Dr. Katsevman and spine surgery: FloridaSpineSurgeon.org (https://www.floridaspinesurgeon.org/?...) AI Disclosure: This podcast was created using Google’s NotebookLM (Gemini) to transform the written article into an audio discussion. The underlying source material is Dr. Katsevman’s original article. The podcast is intended for educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical evaluation or advice.