Dr. Bruce B. Canto Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon

26/10/2025

Grateful to be invited as lecturer and case debate
panelist to the Philippine Spine Society 30th Annual Meeting and Anniversary to talk about Spine Endoscopy, common complications, and prevention techniques

19/10/2025

Degenerative spondylolisthesis happens when one vertebra slips forward over the one below it due to aging and spinal wear and tear. Do you or someone you know suffer from degenerative spondylolisthesis?

16/10/2025

15/10/2025

15/10/2025

Tiger Woods underwent disk replacement last Friday to address a problematic disk in his lower back.

Unlike spinal fusion, which eliminates motion, lumbar disk replacement aims to relieve pain while preserving more normal motion in the spine.

Learn how it works at : https://bit.ly/3WDmHN8

15/10/2025

Transforaminal endoscopic discectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove a herniated disc, using an endoscope inserted through a small incision in the flank or lower back to access and visualize the disc from a transforaminal (through the nerve foramen) approach. This technique aims to decompress the nerve by removing the problematic disc material, with advantages including minimal soft tissue disruption, reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and potentially faster recovery compared to open surgery. We treated a L2-L3 large right paracentral calcifed disc herniation using this approach. Patient went home the next day with minimal to no pain🙏🏻

13/10/2025

The Future of a Generation: Hyperkyphosis from Excessive Screen Use 🤔

We’re witnessing a troubling trend — the posture of a generation being reshaped by screens. Hours spent hunched over phones, tablets, and laptops are leading to a condition known as hyperkyphosis — an excessive forward curvature of the upper spine.

What was once seen mostly in the elderly is now appearing in teenagers and young adults, their necks craned downward for hours each day. The constant strain on the spine, shoulders, and neck muscles gradually alters posture, causing the classic “tech neck” or hunchback appearance.

Beyond looks, the consequences run deeper: chronic pain, reduced lung capacity, nerve compression, and long-term musculoskeletal damage. Doctors warn that these posture issues, left unchecked, could become one of the most widespread lifestyle-induced deformities of the 21st century.

It’s a silent epidemic of our digital age — one text, one scroll, one slouch at a time.✅

28/09/2025

Need quick relief from back pain? 🧘‍♂️ Discover 6 easy stretches you can do at home to relieve tension, reduce stiffness, and support a healthy spine. These back pain exercises are perfect for anyone dealing with lower back pain, sciatica, or tight muscles. ✅ Watch now and feel the difference!

28/09/2025

16/09/2025

THIS!