Ep 50: Neck Injuries and Repairing Discs with Dr. Erik Bendiks (Part 3)
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We spent time talking with people who have suffered catastrophic injuries to learn more about their challenges and their success stories. Now we want to take a look at the other side of the recovery process by welcoming on Dr. Erik Bendiks to discuss the medical side of treating catastrophic injuries.
Dr. Erik Bendiks is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, a leading spine surgeon and researcher, and a Fellow of the American College of Orthopedic Surgery. He’s based in Apex, North Carolina, but also works with people outside of the state with the advancements in telemedicine over the last five years.
In part three of our conversation, we talk specifically about disc injuries and fusion surgeries that take place to help treat these serious injuries. Dr. Bendiks explains the science behind disc injuries and how technological advancements are improving the way they can repair the body.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
0:00 – Treating a neck injury
4:55 – Long-term treatment
8:40 – Evolution of technology
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