Avoid Spinal Fusions with Ultrasonic Spine Surgery | Dr. Jeffrey Cantor 

Had this op in 2018 in Hong Kong on two lumbar joints, L3/L4 and L4/L5. Walking with the aid of a crutch and a walking stick one day, in hospital for 24 hours and had the op., walked out of hospital the next day unaided. Magic absolute Magic! Resumed my hill walking and regularly do 25 Km per week. Absolutely no pain and with a spine which feels like it did 40 years ago - I am now 80!

Dr. Cantor did my surgery in May 2022. I flew in from New Mexico to see him after researching doctors all over the country. He and his staff are absolutely wonderful. Prior to my surgery, I would rate my pain at between a 7 to 9. Since my surgery, I am 100% pain-free. I recommend him wholeheartedly!

Jeff Cantor is a pro and knows his art

Why is this procedure not being adopted by big Health Centers and bt majority of doctors. If this is less expensive than the traditional spinal fusion/laminectomy why is it not recognized by Medicare and major health insurance.

Best explanation I have heard 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

this makes total sense to me, the way Doctor Cantor explains this is amazing. I cant wait for my consulatation and hopefully surgery by him.

Excellent explanation. Really wish the patient would have had a the surgery and described it and the recovery from the patient standpoint.

This is fantastic seriously

thanks Dr cantor

Makes sense, nice to see.

probably cant sleep well. Ive had fusion & dr opened the wrong level. Good explanation Dr Cantor

Oh man I so need this surgery on my neck and lower back!!! I will call the office to make sure my insurance is covered there after the New Year. This will be so much better than the plan they have for me.

My situation exactly, same impingements in same locations, same pain and reductions in activity. I no longer run, play golf or tennis and walking distances more than 100 yds becomes painful. If I do any activity where I am bent at the waist for more than 5-10 minutes the pain starts and becomes to severe to remain in a bent position. I take Tramadol ER to help with general pain in my lower back and around the waist but the nerve pain that occurs with anything other than light activity threatens all the time. I also have cervical stenosis with 3 bulging discs that cause burning pain on the upper side of my right shoulder and neck if I lean my head forward for anything other than a few minutes, I have to keep my head erect.

Doctor Cantor can this method be used to release pressure from anterior disc bulge ? I have cord compression at 4/5 5/6 any help would be greatly appreciated

Great info☀️

Could this be used to reverse fusion of the sacroiliac joint due to Ankylosing spondylitis?

Dr. Cantor!!! Hello!! 🙂 Imagine my surprise when I just happened upon your videos while looking for an explaination of the spacer procedure my friend will be having. I see you are still doing wonderful work helping people. You operated on my neck in Nov. 2003 at Imperial Point Med Ctr, (now Broward Health Imperial Point). My recovery period was unavoidably extended due my husband having heart attack. But when I was able to complete the physical therapy, I was sooo much better. 19 years later, my neck is still functioning at 100%. I work in an office on the computer. I've had no more neck pain, and no mobility issues. I thank God for directing me to you for care. May God continue to bless you as you bless others! Lauri Haire, Sr. Fin. Analyst Broward Health

Are there plans to license this technology for use in other countries?

This is an excellent explanation of an innovative procedure that preserves the structural integrity of the spine. What does he do when the disk for that vertebrae has deteriorated? Does that not present a structural problem as well?

I have neck issues, I have four hernias between c3 c4 c5 c6 c7. It's hurts. What can I do doctor?

I have stenosis at L5 with bilateral recess stenosis due to a bone fragment stuck in the foremen,I also have slipped disk at L4,I have a burst fracture at L5 that healed and fractures at L4 to T11 ,I also have a hiatial hernia and a incisional hernia.I forgot to mention I also have bone loss and kyphoscoliosis,I live in the UK,is there anything you could do

Love it. Want it! Have you developed this technique by yourself or is it available in other countries from other surgeons as well?

Do you use this method for disc protrusions? If not, do you have a method for that? I suffer from major c5-6 protrusion with myelopathy.

I live in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Do you accept insurance? I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, very similar to this patient in the video. I’ve been in physical therapy for 2 months. Seen an orthopedic doctor and he recommended surgery. I’m slowly recovering, but now my physical therapist recommended that I research a surgeon in case of a drop foot or something severe. What is an estimate for self-pay patients?

HI! With this procedure, how do you address the degenerated or herniated discs?

Greetings to all. Dr Cantor, I'm told I need to have surgery on C5 and C6 but I'm hesitant. How many people have had the alternate operation you've researched and are you able to share patient contact details with their approval of course as referrals to chat with them to find out how they are feeling post op

Dr. Cantor can this be done for cervical stenosis?

Where in the U.S do they do ultrasonic treatment for spinal disorders on different part of back? Where is Dr. Cantor located and where does he do surgery.

Does it work for cervical disc herniation c6&c7? I was recommended to have ACDF surgery

Would crossed spiny process cause issues? I noticed it on my X-rays and all my doctors seem to just ignore it. Even thou I am in agony. And buckling of legs. I also have a lot of other things going on which they have given up on.

Can you do Ultrasonic surgery on Cervical stenosis form C1 to C7

Can this work with central spinal stenosis?

Hi Dr Cantor I've been watching you I think your channel's wonderful I learned a lot after my surgery I'd like to show you some imaging from my before surgery and after to see what you think.

Will Ultrasonic approach compromise structural integrity of spine? Can it address spondilolythesis?

I would love to have the ultrasonic instead of the Laminectomy is what the neurosurgery and spine in rock Hill south Carolina wants to do on my stenosis can you help me find a Dr that does ultrasonic proud me

Super interesting I have a friend who has very bad stenosis, need to know where you are located the nearest to California In the Central Coast place

omg i wish to be able to have my surgery but sent mri was in emails of girl that left then resent never got an answer from asst.

What about Degenerative Disk Disease? Would this do anything to help? I do have severe Spinal Stenosis, so this procedure would help with that.

I had 3 laminectomies in my lumber area. L3-L4, L4- L5, L5- S1. I wish that I would have seen this before I had three removed. Now my symptoms are worse with the nerve pain in my lower extremities than they where before the surgery. So now with the failed back surgery, is this type of surgery still possible for better results? Please help. I really do need some help. Thank you.

How can I get in contact with Dr Jeffrey. I want his opinion on problems I have and think it is coming from neck

I wish I could afford to have this done.. I'm set for traditional surgery in a few weeks on my neck.

A friend of mine said he has a C3 and C4 injury on his left side and C4 & C5 injury on his right side. He can walk but he drags his leg. Would this help

Can you do my surgery Dr.Cantor?

I'm in big trouble . It would be better if I send u records on myself.Thank you.

Can this procedure be used forna synovial cyst?

What are the risks of hitting a nerve and causing irreparable nerve damage during the surgery

Are there any doctors in NY who do this? Thanks in advanc for any help anyone can provide.

What exactly is the "ultrasonic" part of this? You still need to cut bone and ligaments on one side?

I had a laminectomy/Discectomy Jan 2019. This left my spine unstable and nerves crushed! June 2019 had a spine fusion. Since this I had si joint issues. I had bilateral ifuse in June 2021. All these surgeries has ruined my life. I live in AGONY. This dr is correct. I don’t know anyone that has had a spine surgery and are doing better. I wish I knew about what this dr is saying a few years ago. I did years of PT and Injections and that did absolutely nothing to help.

Can this ultrasound tool be used to remove disk bulge?

What's the average cost of the ultrasonic procedure?

I have constant numbing and tingling sensation and burning sensation, my c5 c6 c7 are shot , definitely need surgery, it started hurting my left arm now moved to my right and tingling sensation into my legs , HELP

Hi, is this process available in India

Could you tell me where I could go to get this surgery I'm in Virginia

I would imagine this would not be an option if I also have grade 1 spondylolisthesis?? I am in sooo much pain in the morning after waking up, I can't take it any more. Laminectomy and single L4/5 fusion is recommended for me.

This video would of been helpful for me but you could not really see what was on the screen most of the time because the camera was not close enough. Maybe redo the video and focus in on the screen real close

What happen when they removed spinal fusion

Can this help me with 7 back surgeries and I live in hell with chronic pain. Nerve pain is the worst and arthritis is hell with it all. Is there anyway you can help me please 🙏

How come you don’t have anything for thoracic stenosis?

Every procedure has pros and cons ingeneral . what's the cons of ultrasonics

Where else in the country do they use the ultrasonic on the cervical spinal stenosis. I live in Northeastern California, and am seeing doctors in Reno, NV the closest surgeons I found. I am a 78 year old women and now have partial paralysis in both hands.

The surgery is unaffordable for most of us here in UK

Any hope for us who are not in America ?

Dr, I have tried to reach your clinic on many occasions but no one seems to answer my calls #Dr #cantor

Please help me I'm 84 I was a CNA working till I was 81years old I can't go crippled over night

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Dr do you accept ? Medicare ?

Sure wish this had been an option 18 yrs ago and 3 fusions ago. I'm not disabled.

Help

I'd rather live with pain than take a chance on spinal surgery.

So get discectomy. Got it

I sent this guy my images that showed a bone spur and degenerative disc disease and he told me I need a fusion - go figure

This doesn't work

Would this work for bilateral foraminal stenosis?