Dr Richard Kube —The essential traits of successful spine surgeon leaders

Dr. Richard Kube —The Essential Traits of Successful Spine Surgeon Leaders

Becker’s Spine Review is a publication for orthopedic and spine surgeons and surgery center administrators. Each week, Becker’s releases additions to their Ask Spine Surgeons series, and earlier this month, spine surgeons were asked to share what they think are they essential traits that make up a successful spine surgeon. Check out Dr. Richard Kube’s… Continue Reading Dr. Richard Kube —The Essential Traits of Successful Spine Surgeon Leaders

Summer stress-busters: Dr. Richard Kube on how he unwinds

Summer Stress-Busters: Dr. Richard Kube on How He Unwinds

Becker’s Spine Review is a publication for orthopedic and spine surgeons and surgery center administrators. Each week, Becker’s releases additions to their Ask Spine Surgeons series, and earlier this month, 6 spine surgeons were asked to share what they do in their time off to relax and unwind. Check out Dr. Richard Kube’s answer, below!… Continue Reading Summer Stress-Busters: Dr. Richard Kube on How He Unwinds

The New Technique: Topping-Off Surgery For Decreasing Fusion Levels

The New Technique: Topping-Off Surgery For Decreasing Fusion Levels

Fusion surgeries are indicated for advanced degeneration (spondylosis–arthritis) and resultant instabilities and pain in the spine. People often have advanced degeneration at one level and a moderate amount of degeneration in their discs at the level above (which usually do not need fusion). These patients pose a unique challenge for treatment because you are left… Continue Reading The New Technique: Topping-Off Surgery For Decreasing Fusion Levels