Dr. Bobby Kalantar, chief of Spine Surgery & Orthopaedics, answers the most commonly asked questions by patients. Click "Show more" to view the list of questions and link directly to the answers.

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0:00 Meet Dr. Bobby Kalantar
2:40 Do you perform minimally invasive spine surgery?
3:34 Do you use a laser in spine surgery?
4:08 Do all herniated discs need surgery?
4:34 If I need surgery for my herniated disc, is that something you can provide?
4:55 What is stenosis and does it require surgery?
5:30 Are there minimally invasive techniques for stenosis?
5:50 Does all back or neck surgery need a fusion?
6:10 Why is fusion to be avoided, if possible?
6:45 Once I get a fusion, will I lose much range of motion?
7:10 How long will my recovery take after surgery?
7:55 After having a fusion, will I have a fully active lifestyle?
8:25 What’s the difference between an orthopaedic spine surgeon and a neurosurgeon who performs spine surgery?
9:00 After spine surgery will I be able to walk and move around immediately?
9:37 Why is it important to get back to normal activity after spine surgery?
10:00 After spine surgery will I need to use a brace?
10:20 Can a brace actually slow my healing process?
10:50 Why should I come to MedStar Georgetown for my spine surgery?
11:30 What is bloodless surgery?
12:05 Are there different types of bloodless surgery?
12:40 Are bloodless techniques available for spine surgery?
13:13 Why is bloodless medicine a good technique for anyone?
14:00 Is a minimally invasive surgery any less effective than a traditional fusion?