Excited to announce that I performed the first Mazor X Robotic Spine Surgery In Rhode Island! Delighted to offer this minimally invasive option to my patients!
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Testimonial: Mike's Story
Mike was experiencing constant severe pain shooting down his leg - he couldn’t walk, sit, or sleep without pain for months. He’d tried physical therapy, medications, and injections all without lasting relief. Since he exhausted all non-operative options we decided to move forward with a minimally invasive lumbar fusion. Using 2 fingertip-sized incisions, I released the pressure on his nerve and stabilized his spine with screws.
Surgery went smoothly, and he went home hours after surgery! Days later he was only taking Tylenol for pain, and two weeks after surgery he had no pain whatsoever! He is now back to his normal life. Hear what Mike has to say about the experience in this short video!
Lecture: What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Just gave the first lecture of our University Orthopedics Community Lecture Series!
In this patient-focused talk I discuss one of my favorite topics: minimally invasive spine surgery.
I cover several topics including:
What is minimally invasive spine surgery?
Examples of minimally invasive spine surgery
Tubular/Endoscopic surgery
Disc Replacement
Robotic surgery
Outpatient spine surgery
Who is a candidate for minimally invasive spine surgery?
Dr. Basques named World Spine Expert
2nd Annual Mark Palumbo Memorial Lecture
Just gave the 2nd Annual Mark Palumbo Memorial Lecture in Spine Surgery at Brown University! Mark Palumbo was an absolute titan in the field of spine surgery and I am so grateful that I was asked to honor his legacy.
In this talk, I discussed three exciting topics that I am very passionate about: minimally invasive, robotic, and outpatient spine surgery. There are many new technological advantages that allow us to take care of patients like never before - smaller incisions, robotic precision, and faster recovery!
Invited Lecture at Spine Summit
Just finished giving an invited lecture on minimally invasive spine surgery to other spine surgeons, PAs, NPs, fellows, residents, and medical students at the Brown Spine Summit in Newport, RI.
I think it is important for us to be honest about the benefits and limitations of any surgical technique. Minimally invasive spine surgery is game-changing in the right patient, however if you don’t do your homework beforehand, neither surgeon nor patient will be happy.
NEW ARTICLE: Return to Pro Football after Cervical Spine Injuries
In this letter to the Editor of Spine, myself and several prominent spine surgeons who take care of professional football athletes comment on a recent article outlining suggested Return to Play Guidelines after Cervical Spine Injuries in American Football Athletes.
This is a tricky topic because there are not many hard and fast rules, however it is important to protect players while also not being overly restrictive.
INTERVIEW: Big questions for Spine in 2021
Take a look at my recent interview in Becker’s Spine HERE
Along with other leaders in the field, I try to answer some of the most important questions facing the spine surgery field today.
Here’s an excerpt:
Q: What is the most controversial trend in spine today?
…Bryce Basques, MD : The most controversial trend I see in spine surgery is the development of "solutions looking for problems" by the device industry. The core fundamentals of good spine care have remained the same for years, yet there continues to be massive investment and marketing in various spinal technologies that seem to fill a void in untapped intellectual property voids, rather than a demand by patient needs.
Today, robotics and various minimally invasive techniques have high potential, yet I would caution surgeons, especially those early in practice, from broadly adopting these techniques without scrutiny. Especially in saturated markets, spine surgeons may think that these newer technologies are an opportunity to differentiate or market themselves. However, if adoption of these techniques leads to inefficiency, complications and poor outcomes, your reputation will suffer and any potential marketing benefit will be lost. In the current financial climate, surgeons will be expected to justify the cost of this technology to payers as well. I would encourage surgeons to be highly discerning in the technologies or advancements they adopt and pursue patient care avenues that demonstrate high value.
New Feature in Becker's Spine
Check out this mention in Becker’s Spine!
Link HERE
Providence Business News Spotlight
Appreciate the mention today in the Providence Business Journal!
Announcing my arrival to University Orthopedics and Brown University:
EAST PROVIDENCE – University Orthopedics’ Center for Spine Health has announced the addition of a new spine surgeon.
Dr. Bryce A. Basques specializes in spinal disorders, as well as correcting failed surgeries, and is at the forefront of the latest advances in spine surgery. In addition, his research into spine surgery advancements has earned him a national reputation as an authority in the field.
Basques is also a clinical assistant professor of orthopedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
“The addition of Dr. Basques – who is extremely skilled and committed to enhanced patient outcomes – will help ensure University Orthopedics continues to provide our patients with the highest-quality orthopedic care available,” said Dr. Edward Akelman, president of University Orthopedics. “He is sure to be an asset to our team and, more importantly, to our patients.”
You can read the full article HERE