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Specialist for Second Opinion Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and head athletic trainer Ronnie Barnes met with Dr. Robert Watkins III … https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1749499822619-O1N8O4USH5DJWP88L2L3/Katherine_Heigl_at_27_Dresses_Premiere_13.jpg LATEST NEWS GALLERY - Katherine Heigl Undergoes Neck Surgery The actress also thanked Dr. Robert Watkins for "treating me like a human being and giving me so much of your time… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1749499823979-IAWLYG8HJRWD12N0W0SZ/Micah_Hyde_2021.jpg LATEST NEWS GALLERY - Bills S Micah Hyde Surgery Success The surgery was performed by spine specialist Dr. Robert Watkins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1749499827197-TGKX6B7GGV8IBDWKOY82/Mike_Trout_%286157725038%29.jpg LATEST NEWS GALLERY - Mike Trout: ‘Everything’s Going Well’ The update from Dr. Robert Watkins, a spinal surgeon, gave Trout a sense of relief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1749499814041-GVNPVQFZNDWSTYCJG0Y3/Boris_Kodjoe_2010_c.jpg LATEST NEWS GALLERY - Boris Kodjoe Undergoes Back Surgery The Station 19 star also shared a special connection between the two surgeries: "Dr. Watkins, Jr., is performing this one https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1749499825621-MJDIQB74M3NT8P3X70MR/Peyton_Manning_passing.jpg LATEST NEWS GALLERY - Manning Doctor Confirms QB Cleared Manning is medically cleared to play professional football. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1749499830339-NR5XUI8DPKJTXNPVTB6R/Za%27Darius_Smith_Browns_2023_Camp_%28cropped%29.jpg LATEST NEWS GALLERY - Will Za'Darius Smith get revenge? …the best surgeons would be fixing him up. Dr. Robert Watkins had previously made Jason Pierre-Paul and Rob Gronkowski good as new. https://www.watkinsspine.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2025-05-20 https://www.watkinsspine.com/football daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1547249546092-6E10I4Q9RSM4CZ0RC4FH/NFL-Banner.png Football https://www.watkinsspine.com/alif daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501034204234-WBD8OSOLKTAZLPY6325N/ALIF.1.jpg ALIF - Figure 1. Pre-op lateral x-ray showing spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 (slipped vertebrae of L4 forward on L5) causing stenosis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501034207927-NAN4D01C78RG8CWWF06L/ALIF.2.jpg ALIF - Figure 2. Post-op lateral x-ray showing PEEK spacer increased disc height, restored lordosis (normal curvature) and reduced slip of L4 on L5, thereby relieving stenosis. Additionally, pedicle screws provide stability to increase fusion success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501034543838-H4RSQFPJY35VU8CIDZ8A/ALIF.3.jpg ALIF - Figure 3. The pre-op lateral x-ray shows loss of disc height at L5-S1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501034543870-PMH5KA4I6H564SQWD4TE/ALIF.4.jpg ALIF - Figure 4. The pre-op MRI shows a dark disc at L5-S1 with loss of height and encroachment on the spinal canal causing stenosis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501034544370-1MZQOTB582NTZ3LK5BZX/ALIF.5.jpg ALIF - Figure 5. The post-op lateral x-ray shows the bone graft spacer in the disc space, which has restored the height of the disc and lordosis (normal curvature of the lumbar spine), and the anterior plate and screws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501034544396-0GQHP28ETRUZ0AFU7FA4/ALIF.6.jpg ALIF - Figure 6. The post-op AP x-ray shows the plate and screws. https://www.watkinsspine.com/cervical-laminectomy daily 0.75 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501052509583-W2JCEKSTO7HLLQJX0SVK/acdf_clip_clip_image002.gif CERVICAL LAMINECTOMY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501052811909-UPCRDGNUNPPIBX7AAQID/acdf_clip_clip_image004.jpg CERVICAL LAMINECTOMY https://www.watkinsspine.com/hockey daily 0.75 2022-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1547248047581-6I98F85P8O3RRR0O0CJP/NHL-Banner.png Hockey https://www.watkinsspine.com/tlif daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501034934714-ONPUTF1EXRJS5X1ESHDL/TLIF.1.jpg TLIF - Figure 1. Pre-op lateral x-ray showing spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 (slipped vertebrae of L4 forward on L5) causing stenosis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501034934755-G2QIMDYTM0P3W02IL09W/TLIF.2.jpg TLIF - Figure 2. Pre-op MRI showing severe stenosis due to the slip of L4 forward on L5. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501034934819-W8W52HXQVM7N86CJPLIG/TLIF.3.jpg TLIF - Figure 3. Post-op lateral x-ray showing PEEK spacer increased disc height, restored lordosis (normal curvature) and reduced slip of L4 on L5, thereby relieving stenosis. Additionally, pedicle screws provide stability to increase fusion success. https://www.watkinsspine.com/c-adr daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501051285061-WPZRCPZR440LZB4NNV2R/image-asset.jpeg C-ADR Figure 1 demonstrates a lateral X-ray with the implant in place.. https://www.watkinsspine.com/cervical-foraminotomy daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501051511873-MQAFAKHGZB58YZ8R01XQ/Foraminotomy.1.jpg CERVICAL FORAMINOTOMY Figure 1. This is an MRI axial image that shows the narrowing of the foramen (black triangle) on the left of the picture causing compression of the exiting nerve root (white structure). This patient is an ideal example of a candidate for a minimally invasive microscopic foraminotomy. https://www.watkinsspine.com/athletes-spine-center daily 0.75 2019-02-11 https://www.watkinsspine.com/dr-david-chang daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1523410174408-MKHQ7PM2PRIE1MIT8IP2/David-Chang-Photo-1.jpg DR. DAVID CHANG https://www.watkinsspine.com/basketball daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1547248155633-3D2CP65TZHHZJ98QJQ0D/NBA-Banner.png Basketball https://www.watkinsspine.com/discectomy-laminotomy daily 0.75 2018-05-03 https://www.watkinsspine.com/herniated-nucleus-pulposus daily 0.75 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501055854662-6AQ308LC6A4536LXMYS3/image-asset.jpeg HERNIATED NUCLEUS PULPOSUS https://www.watkinsspine.com/baseball daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1547248084798-0QXXE2SANOH6IDMOO7NF/MLB-Banner.png Baseball https://www.watkinsspine.com/golf daily 0.75 2022-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1547248192963-49GUFBM6EQULVZGVXTGH/PGA-Banner.png Golf https://www.watkinsspine.com/free-app daily 0.75 2025-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501218594218-JQXI8X4INWQZHUL90ALP/image-asset.png Get the App https://www.watkinsspine.com/general daily 0.75 2026-02-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1547249586851-AJZ3CMMDNKNJR4W8O17Z/Back-Doctor-Banner.png General https://www.watkinsspine.com/cervical-fusion daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501050985800-KYE20127PX4FY46LBJI7/acdf.jpg CERVICAL FUSION - Figure 1. MRI image through C5-6 demonstrating left sided disc herniation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501050984339-4V1KJ5P46LYOI02MIDC7/acdf2.jpg CERVICAL FUSION - Figure 2. MRI image through C6-7 demonstrating central disc herniation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501050984447-RJ42ZIJ861X14QSKX3ZQ/acdf3.jpg CERVICAL FUSION - Figure 3. Lateral xray after 2 level ACDF. https://www.watkinsspine.com/herniated-disc daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://www.watkinsspine.com/scoliosis daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://www.watkinsspine.com/sciatica daily 0.75 2017-07-31 https://www.watkinsspine.com/spondylolisthesis daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501544438928-2PY733AUCPJYR45IRIFB/SPONDYLOLISTHESIS.gif SPONDYLOLISTHESIS https://www.watkinsspine.com/computer-spine-surgery daily 0.75 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501207693394-2E43VZXKD7YC4PSK9P6E/image-asset.png COMPUTER SPINE SURGERY https://www.watkinsspine.com/dr-robert-g-watkins-iv daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1599535645434-UWPYLWC635AYZH1TGGI1/Dr-Robert-WAtkins-IV-Profile-Photo.jpg DR. ROBERT G. WATKINS IV https://www.watkinsspine.com/lumbar-artificial-disc-replacement daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501050340830-QVVZ48UK3V9VLKGXPSTV/Lumbar-Disc-Replacement.1.jpg LUMBAR ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT - Figure 1. Post-op lateral flexion x-ray showing artificial discs at L4-5 and L5-S1. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501050340839-82GBK3670K3ZX67X9LGZ/Lumbar-Disc-Replacement.2.jpg LUMBAR ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT - Figure 2. Post-op lateral extension x-ray showing motion of artificial disc opening up in front, especially at L4-5. https://www.watkinsspine.com/epidural daily 0.75 2018-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501053637986-8KBPCBJS3W3KNQ0JDT18/nonoperative-bottom_07.jpg Epidural https://www.watkinsspine.com/minimally-invasive-spine-surgery daily 0.75 2020-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1522901235852-4FMJ912XLDRU1ZL4NA2G/lumbar-image-Dark-1.png MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY - Surgeries Performed • Microscopic Discectomy • Laminectomy • Microscopic Decompression • Fusion • ALIF • TLIF • XLIF/DLIF • Kyphoplasty • Artificial Disc Replacement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1522901270848-K1YLGJQ8X5UEYCDROG1L/lumbar-image-Dark-2.png MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY - Conditions Treated • Herniated Disc • Sciatica • Degenerative Disease • Scoliosis • Spondylolisthesis • Compression Fracture • Radiculopathy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1522901309229-CF2LGNT5NPRNNTTT95V2/Mid-Back-image-1.png MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY - Surgeries Performed • Discectomy • Fusion • Laminectomy • Kyphoplasty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1522901475038-TI8DLJ8S02269R8LXYNV/Mid-Back-image-2.png MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY - Conditions Treated • Herniated Disc • Scoliosis • Degenerative Disease • Myelopathy • Spinal Stenosis • Compression Fracture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1522901824249-B4NOM2PYEGFY6GNDS2K2/Cervical-image-Dark-2.png MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY - Surgeries Performed • ACDF • Artificial Disc Replacement • Cervical Foraminotomy • Laminoplasty • Microscopic ForAminOtomy • Laminectomy • Cervical Fusion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1522901859088-NLOV4F4MHCAXO3XOUPBI/Cervical-image-Dark-1.png MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY - Conditions Treated • Herniated Disc • Myelopathy • Degenerative Disease • Radiculopathy • Foraminal Stenosis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1522901906445-ODZ5UUBGZDQ9SG751Z1M/Injections-Back-image-1.png MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY - Injections • Nerve Root Block • Epidural • Facet Joint https://www.watkinsspine.com/microscopic-decompression daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://www.watkinsspine.com/degenerative-disc-disease-ddd daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://www.watkinsspine.com/artificial-disc-replacement daily 0.75 2018-11-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501208565294-P6G1HZQ14LUKG4Z93PAY/image-asset.png ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT https://www.watkinsspine.com/kyphoplasty daily 0.75 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501049624031-46AH9BIDI15DBZL8ZNFA/image-asset.jpeg KYPHOPLASTY Figure 1. Lateral x-rays show the compression fracture on the left, with restoration of height of the vertebral body with injection of the cement on the right. https://www.watkinsspine.com/injections daily 0.75 2017-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501053637986-8KBPCBJS3W3KNQ0JDT18/nonoperative-bottom_07.jpg INJECTIONS https://www.watkinsspine.com/radiculopathy daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://www.watkinsspine.com/laminectomy daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501032564971-1HQKEKBVBBW8LKJR52M6/lam1.jpg LAMINECTOMY - Figure 1. MRI image through L4-5 demonstrating severe central and lateral recess stenosis caused by disc bulges, thickened ligament, and enlarged bone spurs/joint capsules. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501032568647-5J8EOUZZKJSVNJGOI4CE/lam2.jpg LAMINECTOMY - Figure 2. MRI image through L2-3 demonstrating a normal open spinal canal. https://www.watkinsspine.com/fusion daily 0.75 2018-04-19 https://www.watkinsspine.com/laminoplasty daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501051878793-I0CJILQU3BTE2QTVFS7R/Laminoplasty.1.jpg LAMINOPLASTY - Figure 1. Pre-op lateral x-ray which demonstrates neutral curvature of the cervical spine with no instability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501051878836-HV95UVJQNNWKPGW9S7FT/Laminoplasty.2.jpg LAMINOPLASTY - Figure 2. Pre-op MRI shows cervical stenosis with loss of spinal fluid (white) posterior (behind) the spinal cord (dark). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501051878966-GJW9L0XN8VE501PJBF5N/Laminoplasty.3.jpg LAMINOPLASTY - Figure 3. Post-op lateral x-ray shows expansion of spinal canal with trap-door laminoplasty procedure being held open with metal plates and screws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501051878992-JP5UQA8O5LE91Z2N5AWG/Laminoplasty.4.jpg LAMINOPLASTY - Figure 4. Post-op MRI shows restoration of spinal canal size and spinal fluid posterior to spinal cord. https://www.watkinsspine.com/facet-joint daily 0.75 2018-05-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501053637986-8KBPCBJS3W3KNQ0JDT18/nonoperative-bottom_07.jpg Facet Joint https://www.watkinsspine.com/nonoperative-care daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501211121299-OB01Z4MI9LCH28C9N407/image-asset.png NONOPERATIVE CARE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501229036773-B6VAXOH1P1G5MA23AESD/App-Store-Phones-v2.png NONOPERATIVE CARE https://www.watkinsspine.com/dr-robert-g-watkins-iii daily 0.75 2023-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1523410342294-J84BWCZABFA4RUTK6FBV/Robert-Watkins-Photo-1.jpg DR. ROBERT G. WATKINS III https://www.watkinsspine.com/compression-fracture daily 0.75 2017-07-31 https://www.watkinsspine.com/microscopic-discectomy daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501031665935-53KB3XBFRVI49AH6QFRF/mld1.jpg MICROSCOPIC DISCECTOMY - Figure 1. MRI image through L5-S1 demonstrating right paracentral disc herniation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501031684763-PAPYUSTV33NJTEREHC0K/mld2.jpg MICROSCOPIC DISCECTOMY - Figure 2. MRI image through L4-5 demonstrating a normal disc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501031689435-ZF5N0WG0JIPMIMC9ECI2/mld3.jpg MICROSCOPIC DISCECTOMY - Figure 3. Surgical incision of 2 cm in length. https://www.watkinsspine.com/xlifdlif daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501048979208-7RSTLADX8IL7ZT4QF3RB/DLIF.1.jpg XLIF/DLIF - Figure 1. Pre-op lateral x-ray showing spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 (slipped vertebrae of L4 forward on L5) causing stenosis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501048979235-5ZXXK72B35PUKLFKRS78/DLIF.2.jpg XLIF/DLIF - Figure 2. Post-op lateral x-ray showing PEEK spacer increased disc height, restored lordosis (normal curvature) and reduced slip of L4 on L5, thereby relieving stenosis. Additionally, pedicle screws provide stability to increase fusion success. https://www.watkinsspine.com/acdf daily 0.75 2023-01-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501050985800-KYE20127PX4FY46LBJI7/acdf.jpg ACDF - Figure 1. MRI image through C5-6 demonstrating left sided disc herniation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501050984339-4V1KJ5P46LYOI02MIDC7/acdf2.jpg ACDF - Figure 2. MRI image through C6-7 demonstrating central disc herniation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59619e059de4bb7b8d0c4f02/1501050984447-RJ42ZIJ861X14QSKX3ZQ/acdf3.jpg ACDF - Figure 3. 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