Neal Shah, M.D.

08/10/2026

A spine you can hold in your hands may help surgeons in the most challenging operations.

According to a new study, 3D-printed spine models may support the work of spine surgeons, particularly in understanding highly complex cases and planning surgical procedures. The findings come from a study conducted at the Doctoral School of Semmelweis University and published in the journal World N...

08/03/2026

Hydrogel Relieves Pain and Repairs Cartilage in Osteoarthritis.

A Yale study published in the journal Bioactive Materials found that the medication lacosamide acts as a highly effective, dual-purpose treatment that relieves joint pain and reverses cartilage damage in osteoarthritis, especially when a specialized hydrogel delivers the drug directly into the joint...

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day.

06/21/2026

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

05/25/2026

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

05/18/2026

The Platelet-Rich Plasma Research Ecosystem: From Mechanistic Insights to Precision Treatment in Knee Osteoarthritis.

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of pain and disability among older adults. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising biologic therapy aimed at modulating inflammation and promoting cartilage repair. As the clinical use of PRP has expanded, a rapidly growing body of lite...

05/11/2026

AI can predict spine surgery risks, but can surgeons trust it?

In neurosurgery, few decisions carry as much weight as whether to operate. For patients with complex spinal conditions, the difference between intervention and observation can hinge on a fragile balance of risks, complications, recovery time, long-term function, many of which are difficult to predic...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!