Laser Spine

03/10/2026

Combining direct posterior decompression with a large-footprint cage through a tubular approach.
"Enter through a narrow corridor; finish with a broad footprint." Read our latest AO blog on LTLIF

https://www.aofoundation.org/spine/about-aospine/Blog/2026/mis-ltlif-large-footprint-cage-lumbar-fusion

https://youtu.be/oeKflqXSeuY?si=3geUJVNhH72WF33S

Learn how MIS-LTLIF combines direct posterior decompression with a large-footprint cage and what early clinical results reveal.

01/10/2026

**AO advanced level anatomical specimen course **
Nov 14-15 (separate batches)
Ramaiah Advalanced Learning Center, Bengaluru.

*Batches offered 😗
1. Interlaminar monoportal endoscopy
(Includes IELD and PSLD)
2. Transforaminal monoportal endoscopy
(Includes approach to paracentral disc, far lateral disc and foraminoplasty)
3. Biportal endoscopy (UBE)
(Includes biportal discectomy and decompression)

All batches will have dedicated two lecture sessions (2.5 hrs) and two hands on cadaver sessions (5 hours)

Use the link in individual brochures to pick your course, pick your day and register.

Hope to see you in bangalore.

29/09/2026

Laser Spine Surgery: Sach Kya Hai?
Myth vs Reality—know the facts before choosing spine treatment.

24/09/2026

Lumbar Canal Stenosis kya hai?
Back pain, numbness ya leg weakness ko ignore na karein. Learn about nerve compression & treatment options.

16/09/2026

Lumbar Disc Prolapse explained in simple terms!

Back pain, leg pain, numbness or weakness can sometimes be linked to a slipped/herniated disc. Understanding the condition early can help you take the right next step.

Watch the video to know the facts about Lumbar Disc Prolapse with Dr. Ayush Sharma, Spine Surgeon.

08/09/2026

Disc Prolapse mein surgery har baar zaroori nahi hoti!
Right diagnosis = Right treatment.

31/08/2026

Cervical spondylosis ko ignore mat kijiye!

Agar neck pain, stiffness, headache ya shoulder/arm pain baar-baar ho raha hai, toh timely diagnosis aur proper treatment zaroori hai.

Pain ko manage nahi, uske cause ko samajhna zaroori hai.

26/08/2026

Back Pain Mein MRI Kab Zaroori Hai?
Har back pain mein MRI nahi hoti. Persistent pain ya numbness/weakness ho, toh doctor se consult karein.

26/08/2026

Think 🤔 Beyond the Bullet cage ….

An Technique should not make sense only when things are easy. It should make even more sense when things are difficult.

This patient presented with osteoporosis, Lysthesis and significant canal stenosis—a combination in which weak bone and altered biomechanics make every reconstructive decision critical.

In such cases, a large-footprint cage offers an important biomechanical advantage: broader endplate coverage and better load distribution across the vertebral body. This is particularly relevant in osteoporotic bone, where focal stress and implant subsidence remain major concerns.

A larger footprint does not replace meticulous decompression, careful endplate preparation, secure fixation or optimisation of bone health—but it complements each of them.

The true value of an technique is not demonstrated only in ideal anatomy. It is demonstrated when both biology and biomechanics are working against us.

That is where the large-footprint LTLIF concept makes the most sense.

23/08/2026

A memorable academic—and deeply personal—experience at the 5th World Neurosciences Summit 2026 in New Delhi.Has the privilege of delivering an invited faculty presentation on:

“Does Subsidence After MIS-TLIF or OLIF Negate the Early Advantage?”

One of the most memorable moments beyond the podium was my interaction with Dr Kern Singh—a spine surgeon whose work and contributions to minimally invasive spine surgery I have followed and admired for years.

It was a wonderful surprise to discover that our roots trace back to the same small village in Bihar. Meeting someone I have long looked up to, thousands of miles into our respective professional journeys, yet connected by the same humble hometown, made the interaction especially meaningful.

From a small village in Bihar to sharing ideas at an international spine meeting—the world can sometimes feel remarkably small.

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