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As a pioneering spine surgeon who has devoted much of his career to identifying new methods and tools for improving patient outcomes in spine surgery, Dr. Patel is a recognized expert on robotic...

Chetan Patel, MD, plays an important role in educating surgeons about the latest procedures and devices, and the evidence that supports their success. For a ninth consecutive year, Dr. Patel will...

Herniated disks are common in sports, and we talk about them frequently on our site, but treating a herniated disk will depend on what stage the herniation is in and its severity. Here are a few facts...

Thousands of fans noted the absence of professional dancer and two-time show winner Mark Ballas on Monday night after he suffered a potentially serious lower back injury during rehearsals earlier in...

Our annual report, “Regaining Momentum BACK,” is so much more than an accounting of the recent accomplishments of the institute and its Medical Director, Dr. Chetan Patel. Not only does the report...

It seems like some athletes can’t catch a break. Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Tony Romo was admitted to the hospital Friday after suffering a compression fracture in his lower back. Romo is no...

While much has yet to be studied with regard to the effects of living in space on the human body, researchers know that astronauts can get up to 3 percent taller when they spend enough time in...