Spine surgery can be scary—especially right after an accident. In this episode of The Injury Podcast, host Dr. Craig Selinger sits down with Dr. Alam (board-certified spine surgeon, Florida Spine Associates), Jen Nestler (“Your MRI Girl,” Windsor Imaging), and personal-injury attorney Danielle Kushel to demystify when surgery makes sense, what truly counts as a last resort, and how modern minimally invasive techniques and artificial disc replacements compare to traditional fusions.Acute vs. chronic injuries: why new pain feels overwhelming and how decisions differThe step-by-step care pathway: PT/chiro → targeted injections → surgery (only after conservative care)Disc Replacement vs. Fusion: motion preservation, recovery, and long-term adjacent-level riskRed flags that need urgent care: foot drop/weakness, gait & balance issues, hand dexterity changes, urinary frequency/retention, and saddle anesthesiaImaging basics: why MRI guides smarter treatment (and how AI & robotics are improving accuracy)Legal/insurance insights after accidents: causation, prior conditions, and why documentation mattersPost-op do’s & don’ts and lifestyle tips to protect your spine (core work, low-impact training)If you’re weighing surgery or just want a clearer roadmap to recovery, this conversation will help you make a confident, informed decision.👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments—we’ll answer them in a future episode.#SpineSurgery #DiscReplacement #BackPain #MinimallyInvasive #MRI #PersonalInjury #TheInjuryPodcast #FloridaSpineAssociates #WindsorImaging

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