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In this episode of Spine-Talks, Dr. Rita Roy, CEO of the National Spine Health Foundation, is joined by Dr. Paul Anderson from the University of Wisconsin and Dr. Benjamin Elder from the Mayo Clinic to challenge the widespread misconception that osteoporosis is exclusively a women's disease.

The discussion focuses on the underrecognized reality of male osteoporosis and its significant impact on spinal health, revealing critical gaps in awareness, diagnosis, and treatment that put millions of men at risk.

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In this Spine Talk, we bring together leading spine experts from across the United States for a coast-to-coast conversation on the future of disc replacement in the U.S.

As motion-preserving spine technologies continue to evolve, disc replacement is reshaping how spine surgeons approach degenerative disc disease. This expert-led discussion explores current trends, clinical outcomes, patient selection, and what lies ahead for cervical and lumbar disc replacement.

Featured Speakers:
Ehsan Jazini, MD
Virginia Spine Institute | Reston, VA

Todd Lanman, MD
Lanman Spinal Neurosurgery | Beverly Hills, CA

Lindsay Orosz, PhD, MSc, PA-C
Spine Health Foundation - Director of Research | Reston, VA

Together, they share insights on motion preservation vs. fusion, regional adoption trends, regulatory considerations, and the future of disc replacement technology in the United States.

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In this episode of Spine Talks, we explore the vital topic of osteoporosis — a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures — with two world-class experts from complementary fields: Dr. Robert Adler, an endocrinologist from Virginia Commonwealth University and the Richmond VA Center who has spent more than 30 years studying osteoporosis in women and men, and Dr. Paul Anderson, an orthopedic spine surgeon from the University of Wisconsin who leads bone health programs aimed at preventing fractures and improving surgical outcomes, and co-chairs our Task Force.

Together, they uncover what most people don’t realize: bones are living, changing organs that constantly remodel throughout life. The doctors discuss:

• How bone health changes over time and why osteoporosis is often silent until a fracture occurs
• Simple, preventive steps — nutrition, vitamin D, calcium, and weight-bearing exercise
• Diagnostic tools like the DEXA scan, and who should be screened
• The intersection of spine surgery and bone health — why bone optimization matters before surgery
• Osteoporosis in men, a frequently overlooked population with higher mortality after fractures
• Modern treatments, including antiresorptive and anabolic medications, their safety, effectiveness, and how they restore bone strength

The episode emphasizes that osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, with the right combination of lifestyle, medical care, and awareness. Both doctors encourage patients to be proactive advocates for their bone health and start conversations with their physicians about screening and treatment options.

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A virtual tour of exciting minimally invasive advancements , brought to you by the nation’s leading experts in spinal health care. If you or someone you know is suffering from neck or back pain, you are not alone. Spine-Talks® is where you go for answers.

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Dr. Thomas Schuler, CEO of the Virginia Spine Institute and Chairman of the Medical and Scientific Board for the Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) and NSHF CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on spine health. In this message, they talk about telemedicine, home exercise, healthy habits and more.

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Our CEO, Rita Roy, MD and Medical & Scientific Board Chairman, Thomas Schuler, M.D., F.A.C.S. of Virginia Spine Institute host a panel of the nation's top spine experts on adult deformity.

1. Lawrence Lenke, MD, Columbia Orthopedics (New York, NY)
2. Serena Hu, MD, Stanford University (Redwood City, CA)
3. Ron Lehman, MD, Columbia Orthopedics (New York, NY)

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