09/09/2025
NEW INTERVIEW PREMIERE! 🎙️Robot Assisted Spondylolysis Repair in Young Athletes, with Dr. David L. Skaggs of Cedars-Sinai!
Join me for a deep dive interview into the cutting-edge world of pediatric spine surgery. Dr. Skaggs is a true innovator in his field, and he shares incredible insights into his groundbreaking techniques that are changing young lives.
You won't want to miss this conversation! Here are a few highlights to look forward to:
- The "Miracle" of Outpatient Spine Surgery: Learn how Dr. Skaggs uses robotics to repair spinal fractures in young athletes through a tiny 2cm incision, allowing them to go home the same day.
- Function Over a "Perfect" X-Ray: Dr. Skaggs explains his philosophy on treating high-grade spinal conditions, prioritizing a patient's safety and return to function over correcting an image.
- Honest Lessons from the OR: In a fascinating and transparent discussion, Dr. Skaggs shares cases where things didn't go as planned and the importance of having the manual skills to adapt when technology falters.
- Helping Elite Athletes Return to Play: Hear the inspiring stories of young athletes who faced career-ending injuries but returned to surfing, professional baseball, and D1 gymnastics pain-free.
- The Future of Surgical Training: Is there a risk of new surgeons losing the critical "feel" of surgery by relying too heavily on robotics? Dr. Skaggs weighs in on this important debate.
Time Stamp:
00:00 Robot Assisted Spondylolysis Repair in Young Athletes with Dr. David Skaggs, MD
01:03 Robotics in Pediatric Spine Surgery
02:01 Robot-Assisted Spondylolysis Repair in Young Athletes
05:25 Outpatient Pediatric Spine Surgery
07:16 Challenges and Solutions in Robotic Surgery
08:08 Surgical Training and Robotics
11:32 Case Study: Robot-Assisted Larger Spondy Gap Repair
13:48 Robot Assisted High-Grade Spondylolisthesis Surgery
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