Category Archives: Uncategorized

6

Feb

Lecture on Cervical Spine Disorders & Treatment

Published: February 6, 2020

Very fortunate to have had the opportunity to present our lecture on Cervical Spine Disorders & Treatment to 20+ Santa Monica physicians last night. Estate did a great job with dinner, and special guest Greg Fitzsimmons had an amazing performance. Greg is a stand-up comedian and television writer/producer, a regular...

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20

Jan

Patient recovery story

Published: January 20, 2020

25 year-old male who had a hard landing while playing basketball 1 month prior to his clinic visit . He immediately had subsequent neck pain, bilateral arm weakness/pain, and numbness/tingling lasting 15-20min which spontaneously/completely resolved. Pre-operatively, episodes were increasing in frequency; initially only occurring with...

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8

Nov

Achieve Brain & Spine and the Orthohealing Center

Published: November 8, 2019

At Achieve Brain & Spine, we are dedicated to providing superior, personalized patient service, and the most advanced, minimally invasive treatments. Our dedication to the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of our patients is the driving force behind all we do. To enhance our process, we work in collaboration with our regenerative medicine...

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1

Nov

Re-Evaluating What Life Means is Inspirational For All Of Us

Published: November 1, 2019

My patient sent this video of her playing cello and a narrative of how she dealt with the changes imposed on her from no choice of her own. I think I have learned resilience from my patient and how to deal with adversity. Sincerely, Deven Khosla "When I was 76 years old, scoliosis, which had plagued me all of my life, now made it...

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1

Oct

How Dr. Khosla balances being a surgeon and a father.

Published: October 1, 2019

I would like to comment that “It is difficult at times to balance our work life responsibilities. As a surgeon, my hours are often unpredictable but finding time to be a father and husband is extremely important and enriching in my life. It makes me a better person and a better...

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29

Aug

“Buckin’ Bronco”

Published: August 29, 2019

It was my privilege to help this patient with a severe head injury recover to be able to ride horses again when I was practicing at Sierra Neurosurgery Group. Here is his story: Click here to read...

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26

Aug

A speedy recovery for racecar champ Ken Kurtz made spinal surgery feel like a pit stop.

Published: August 26, 2019

Ken Kurtz feels the need for speed. A computer engineer, racecar driver and four-time winner of the United States Touring Car Championship (USTC), Ken is not one to sit still – even when he sustained a severe neck injury while moving computer equipment. In April 2013, Kurtz was lifting a heavy computer above his head when it slipped from his...

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