Spinal Fusion or Stem Cell Therapy: An Athlete's Victory Over Stress Fracture

In this video, Dr. Christopher Good, one of the nation's leading spine surgeons at VSI, “dives” into a compelling case study of a young athlete named Mateo, who avoided back surgery and was able to get back to diving at a Division 1 level.
Stress fractures in the back, also known as spondylolysis, are an extremely common injury for teenage athletes, affecting about 5-6% of young athletes. For some individuals, this breakage in the bones of the lower back can cause long-term pain and even nerve damage.
In Mateo’s case, two stress fractures in his lower back started to cause damage to one of his lumbar discs. Instead of opting for a spinal fusion, Dr. Good performed a concentrated bone marrow injection, or stem cell procedure, to promote healing in the lumbar disc area.
Following a careful process of healing and a relentless pursuit of his dreams, Mateo has not only recovered but is now competing at an elite level-pain-free!
What You’ll Learn:
Mateo's experience, from diagnosis to recovery
Expert insights from Dr. Good on the procedure and its benefits
Encouragement for high-level athletes considering stem cell therapy for injury recovery
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