Ricardo Ruiz-Lopez, MD, FIPP, Neurosurgery

Dr. Ricardo Rui-Lopez presents minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) techniques for various spinal issues and degenerative conditions that affect the aging spine. Dr. Ruiz-Lopez discusses proper identification of spine pain generates, strategies for therapeutic indication, and the importance of clinical tests (e.g., SPECT-CT/Discography) that indicate appropriate intervention. He mentions that although spinal fusion is a common approach to restore spinal function and alignment, MISS is continuously evolving due to innovative devices. Dr. Ruiz-Lopez also discusses regenerative and biological treatment of the spine, followed by predictions for future interventional spine surgery that can improve outcomes and further advance the field of spine surgery.