Troy I. Mounts, MD - Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! Thank you to all the wonderful fathers!

06/19/2026

Lumbar Traction: Uses, Procedure, Side Effects, and More.

Lumbar traction is sometimes used to ease low back pain, but studies suggest it doesn't offer more relief than exercise alone. For better outcomes, postural correction and targeted exercises are recommended.

06/12/2026

Prior authorization delays elective spine surgery without savings to payers.

Patients who experience delays in elective spine surgery due to the preauthorization approval process had prolonged pain with no cost savings for the health care system, according to data presented here.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

05/22/2026

Breaking the Spine Surgeon Myth: Not Every Visit Leads to Surgery.

If a primary care doctor, physical therapist, or friend suggests that you see a spine surgeon, your first reaction may be a wave of anxiety. Many people assume that walking into a spine surgeon’s office is the first step toward an operating room. That assumption is one of the most persistent and m...

05/15/2026

Minimally invasive surgery restores active dad`s mobility.

Stretching at the gym, AJ Starsiak felt an alarming pop in his back. Starsiak shrugged it off. An active 39-year-old father of two who plays softball and ice hockey, he was no stranger to minor injuries.

05/11/2026

Tight Quad Muscles and How They Relate to Low Back Pain.

Tight quads can cause lower back pain by pulling the pelvis down and creating an excessive arch in the lower back.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/04/2026

Clinical gait analysis may provide objectivity in lumbar degenerative disease treatment.

Clinical gait analysis may objectively measure preoperative disability associated with lumbar degenerative disease. Gait analysis may also improve postoperative function measurements after lumbar decompression.

04/27/2026

Rheumatoid arthritis and back pain.

RA is an autoimmune condition that causes joint swelling and pain throughout the body. Usually, it affects small peripheral joints, such as those in the hands and feet, rather than the spine. However, RA can also affect the C1 and C2 vertebrae, which sit at the very top of the neck. RA can potential...