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Farbod Malek, MD

Farbod Malek, MD

Bone and Joint Surgery Associates, P.A.

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Patient Education

These patient education videos provide additional information about common conditions and procedures to supplement the information provided on this website.

To view the videos, use the menu to select your category, then click on the video you want to watch. Click the play button to play the video. To go back to the menu, click the “Done” or “Menu” button at the top of the video window.


Dr. Berg’s Patient Education Videos

Lumbar Fusion Procedures →

S.I. Joint Pain →

Neck Pain →

Decompression Surgery →

Back Pain →

Anterior Cervical Procedures →

Get a 2nd Opinion →


Centinel Spine Videos and Animations

When to See a Spine Surgeon

When to See a Spine Surgeon →

What is Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)

What is Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) →

Why go from the front to get to the back

Why go from the front to get to the back →

STALIF M Surgical Technique Animation

STALIF M Surgical Technique Animation →

STALIF C Surgical Technique Animation

STALIF C Surgical Technique Animation →

Below is more information about the products used in surgery.

  • STALIF M Integrated Device
  • STALIF C Integrated Device

Blog

What Are Conservative Options To Back Surgery?

https://youtu.be/AjXJzVI5a1E Your back or neck pain isn’t improving. You live with constant discomfort, finding it hard to sleep, work, and enjoy life. So you schedule an appointment with Axis Spine Clinic and come in for a consultation.  And that’s when…

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What’s the Recovery Process Like With Cervical Disc Fusion and Cervical Disc Replacement? 

https://youtu.be/N6vdDOW_M_E Though both Cervical Disc Fusion and Cervical Disc Replacement procedures involve surgery, and both procedures can significantly reduce or eliminate back or neck pain, that’s where the similarities end. The process of recovery varies dramatically following the two surgeries. …

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What are the Risks and Benefits of Cervical Disc Fusion vs. Cervical Disc Replacement? 

https://youtu.be/d292kv-zFqc When considering back or neck surgery, the benefits are obvious. A successful surgery can eliminate or greatly diminish your pain. It will increase your flexibility and mobility, allowing you to bounce out of bed and enjoy your day, not…

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What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Cervical Disc Fusion vs. Cervical Disc Replacement?

https://youtu.be/ccell0sc9tE You’ve lived with back or neck pain long enough.  It limits your ability to work, rest, and enjoy life. You wince through the day, stretching, straining, and eating fistfuls of over-the-counter pain meds. It’s time for a solution that…

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Spinal Decompression Surgery—Types, Recovery, and Success

https://youtu.be/zaXE4LYqhJ0 Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. It can occur in any part of the spine, but it is most common in the lumbar (lower back)…

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Who’s a Good Candidate for Cervical Disc Replacement?

https://youtu.be/ODaObuGvCQc A cervical disc replacement is a relatively new surgical approach to stabilizing spines, easing pain by reducing pressure on nerves in the spine.  In a cervical disc replacement procedure, a damaged disc is removed and replaced with an artificial…

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1735 Babcock Rd, Ste. 100, San Antonio, TX 78229

Phone: (210) 865-9200
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