Hooman M. Melamed, MD FAAOS

Hooman M. Melamed, MD FAAOS Dr. Melamed is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon who founded The Spine Pro in 2005. Dr. Hooman M. in neuroscience."
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"Dealing with orthopedic spinal issues and disorders can be a tough ordeal no matter who you are, and finding a specialist that can alleviate your pain and discomfort while curbing future problems is almost as difficult. For anyone requiring spinal surgery in Los Angeles & beyond, however, the search does not have to be impossible. Melamed, Director of Scoliosis at Marina Del Rey Hospital 2013-202

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08/04/2026

Waking up a “dead” muscle after 12 years. ⚡️🦵
Post-surgery AMI (Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition) meant my quad just wouldn’t fire. It’s incredibly frustrating when your brain tells your muscle to move, and it just... doesn’t.
Enter EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation). 🔋
I’m using the Compex 2.0 paired with resistance bands. This isn’t a TENS unit for pain; it actively forces the muscle to contract so I can rebuild strength.
📈 The Results: Just 3 sessions in, and I’m feeling remarkable improvement that I haven’t had in almost 12 years!
If you are struggling with post-op muscle activation (knees, back, shoulders), ask your PT or Chiro about EMS therapy. You can also purchase this machine online from Amazon for your home use. This is what I want to emphasize particularly also important for anyone having back surgery specially implant based operations for thoracic or lumbar spine and even cervical spine. Many patients end up with inactive muscle, and tight muscles in their lower back and even sometimes glutes and buttock muscles. This is very critical as part of the recovery. If you’re having trouble activating these muscles, please consider using EMS and talk to your surgeon and your PT or the Cairo providers.
Drop a ⚡️ in the comments if you’re currently on a recovery journey!
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08/03/2026

Bombing infrastructure and starving economic pipelines doesn’t collapse regimes—it only punishes the people. Here is a breakdown of why strategy needs to shift: 🎯 Target the Repressors: Focus on top regime figures and internal enforcement forces (Basij) rather than public infrastructure.
👥 Empower Civilians: The regime fears its own population most. Remove internal terror checkpoints so people can reclaim control.
🎖️ Separate Regular Military: Win over non-ideological military forces distinct from the IRGC to build internal stability.
🗣️ Listen to Lived Experience: Decision-makers need direct input from Iranian-Americans who know the system from the inside out. 📌 Save this post & share your thoughts in the comments! Let’s President Trump know about this President Donald J. Trump Mark Levin Laura Loomer ⁠

08/01/2026

As surgeons, we often measure success by X-rays, MRIs, and surgical outcomes.

But every once in a while, something happens that reminds you your greatest impact may have nothing to do with the operation itself.

Several years ago, I performed lumbar spine surgery on a young woman who had her whole life ahead of her. She recovered beautifully, got back to living her life, and eventually pursued her dream of becoming a physician.

For a short time, she briefly worked for another spine practice but realized it wasn’t the kind of medicine she wanted to be part of. She later spent time shadowing me because she wanted to experience a different approach to patient care.

Yesterday, she received her white coat and began medical school.

Then she sent me this message:

“I got my white coat yesterday! So excited to begin my training and I strive to be the kind of doctor you are someday!”

I’ll be honest…

I had to read it twice.

In medicine, we spend so much time focusing on the technical aspects of what we do—performing surgery, reviewing imaging, documenting notes, and solving difficult problems—that we sometimes forget people are also watching how we treat others.

They remember whether we listened.

Whether we showed compassion.

Whether we treated every patient like family.

Whether we chose integrity over profit & convenience.

If I’ve inspired one future physician to always put patients first, then that may be one of the greatest honors of my career.

To my former patient: congratulations on your white coat. I’m incredibly proud of you. The future of medicine needs physicians who lead with both excellence and compassion, and I have no doubt you’ll be one of them.

And to my fellow physicians…

Never underestimate the impact you have. Sometimes the greatest legacy you leave isn’t the surgery you performed—it’s the person you inspired.

❤️

Shared with permission.

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07/16/2026

David vs. Goliath, but make it football. 🇦🇷👑
Look closely at this picture. There are 7 defenders crowding the box, every single one of them over 6 feet tall. The passing lane shouldn’t exist. But he somehow finds a way to deliver a flawless, right-footed pass straight through a wall of giants so the shortest guy on the pitch can score Argentina’s second goal.

Vision level: 10,000. 👁️🪡

Is this the most disrespectful assist of the year? Let me know 👇

07/15/2026

This is one of the most exciting developments in cancer treatment right now.
Histotripsy — a revolutionary non-invasive technology that uses focused ultrasound waves to literally liquefy tumors without surgery, chemo, or radiation.
It was pioneered by Dr. Zhen Xu (pictured) and her team at the University of Michigan. The technology received FDA clearance in 2023 and is already being used at leading hospitals like Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic for liver tumors.
How it works:
• A robotic system delivers precise high-intensity sound waves to the tumor.
• These waves create microscopic gas bubbles inside the cancer cells that rapidly expand and collapse.
• The mechanical force destroys the tumor from the inside, turning it into liquid debris the body naturally clears.
• Early data also suggests it may stimulate the immune system to attack remaining cancer cells.
Patients often go home the same day. Trials are now expanding to kidney and brain tumors.
This is still early, but it represents a genuine shift toward mechanical, tissue-sparing cancer destruction. Very promising. Please pass this to anyone that might have cancer

07/13/2026

The recent news of Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death has put a spotlight on a terrifying medical emergency: Aortic Dissection. 
What is it? Imagine the main pipe pumping blood from your heart. The pressure is so high that if the wall weakens and tears, a person can internally bleed out in less than a minute.
The biggest culprit? High Blood Pressure. Hypertension is the #1 silent killer in the US. It took my own aunt’s life at just 59 years old.
If you have high blood pressure, or if you have a family history of aneurysms, you MUST get checked by age 40. An ultrasound, MRI, or Echocardiogram can spot this before it’s too late. It is 100% preventable if you take your health seriously. 
Have you had your blood pressure checked recently? Share this video to save a life. 🙏👇
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07/13/2026

When certain commentators react to the loss of an American leader with vitriol, it is time to look at their track record. Where was this same fierce criticism when actual tyrants, terrorist leaders, and dictators responsible for the loss of millions of lives passed away? The silence then, compared to the noise now, exposes a deep double standard. True principles require consistency, not just chasing what gets social media likes and engagement. It is time to look at history and hold these voices accountable for what they choose to speak on—and what they choose to ignore. Ana Kasparian cenkuygur Laura Loomer Mark Levin

07/10/2026

Have you ever had a necessary surgery denied by your health insurance? Listen to this secret recording. 🛑
Today, I am pulling back the curtain on exactly what happens behind closed doors when your insurance company denies your medical care.
I recently had a “peer-to-peer” review call with a doctor representing Aetna. They denied a life-changing surgery for one of my patients suffering from Bertolotti’s Syndrome. During the call, the insurance doctor actually admitted that even if he agrees with the clinical evidence, and even if my patients have excellent outcomes... he is not allowed to go against the insurance company’s “policy.”
Insurance companies are shackling physicians. They are prioritizing corporate policy over evidence-based medicine and patient suffering. It shouldn’t matter if I am talking to an insurance doctor, a nurse, or a medical student—if their only job is to read from a corporate script, the system is broken.
We have to fight back. We need to flood our legislators and demand that doctor-to-doctor clinical evidence matters more than an insurance company’s bottom line.
Share this video to expose what is really happening in the American healthcare system. Has your insurance ever denied you necessary care? Let everyone know below. 👇
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07/08/2026

Over here in Italy, gas is hovering around $9 per gallon. It is literally almost double what we pay in the US! ⛽️. But here is the crazy part: their food and daily quality of life are completely protected. You can walk into a local café and get an authentic espresso or cappuccino for under €2.50. Meanwhile, back in LA or New York, corporate chains have conditioned us to accept paying $5 to $7 for the exact same coffee. Why is our cost of living so wildly inflated compared to Europe? Let me know what you think below. 👇☕️ And not to mention the quality is way better here than what you get in the United States. LosAngeles

07/07/2026

Some moments remind you what truly matter.

After 5½ years, my wife and I are finally taking our first family vacation with our children. Life’s challenges have a way of reminding us what truly matters, and they remind us never to take time with the people we love for granted. As a husband and father, being present for my family is one of the greatest blessings in my life, and something I will never take for granted.

As a husband, father, and spine surgeon, I’ve learned that true health isn’t just about living longer—it’s about being able to fully experience moments like these with the people you love.

One of the greatest privileges of being a spine surgeon is helping my patients get back to moments like these. Every patient I care for isn’t simply hoping for less pain—they’re hoping to travel again, explore new places, laugh with family, celebrate milestones, and create memories that many of us often take for granted. Being able to help people reclaim those moments is what has inspired me throughout my career.

Standing here on the shores of beautiful Lake Como with my family is a reminder that some of life’s greatest treasures aren’t things—they’re the moments we share with the people we love. Those are the memories that stay with us forever.

Feeling grateful for my family, grateful for good health, and grateful for the opportunity to recharge before returning home to continue doing what I love—helping my patients get back to living their lives and making memories with the people they love.

🇮🇹 Lake Como, Italy

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