People of all ages experience low back pain. While our first impulse may be to reach for a pill, that’s not the only way to deal with pain. According to a new study, it may not be the most effective way either. A program of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) did…
Spondylolisthesis is a really big word for a condition that causes lower back pain. While it can happen in any part of the back, it commonly occurs when one vertebra in the lower back slips forward over the vertebra below it. A lot of cases of spondylolisthesis stem from arthritis as we age. Jeffrey L….
Rolando M. Puno, M.D., is known for donating his talents. The spine surgeon at Norton Leatherman Spine Center has performed probono surgeries for children around the world. “I have an opportunity to help people who otherwise couldn’t receive medical treatment,” Dr. Puno said. His most recent case came from nearly 8,000 miles away. Just a…
Rolando Puno, M.D., orthopaedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center, created the world’s first polyaxial pedicle screw in the early 1980s — an important invention for spine surgeries that require the placement of rods and screws. His invention was first used in a human in 1988 at Norton Hospital. The polyaxial pedicle screw allows…
If you’ve had spine surgery to remove a damaged disc, there’s a chance you have an implant invented by a local surgeon. Rolando Puno, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center, invented the Epicage System — a spacer that replaces a damaged disc between two vertebrae. Unlike previous methods, Dr. Puno’s design allows…
Five years ago I was diagnosed with scoliosis while having a physical exam for high school athletics at Presentation Academy. At that point in my life, I didn’t understand the severity of the situation. All I knew was that I had a cool curve in my spine to show my friends and family. I went…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 23, 2016) – Norton Children’s Hospital announced a $2.5 million donation to enhance surgical orthopaedic and spine care for local children. The anonymous gift was made in honor of Rolando M. Puno, M.D., orthopaedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center. As a result, the surgical services unit at Norton Children’s Hospital…
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