The World of Motion Surgery: A Vocation to Motion Preservation & Global Spine Care, Jared Ament, MD, MPH, FAANS

Ep. 08 - The World of Motion Surgery: A Vocation to Motion Preservation & Global Spine Care, Jared Ament, MD, MPH, FAANS

In this episode of The Spine Pod, co-hosts Courtney Schutze and Brady Riesgraf explore the world of spine surgery through the lens of Dr. Jared Ament, fellowship trained neurosurgeon and co-director of the Spine Neurosurgery at the Neurosurgery & Spine Group. Dr. Ament’s practice is deeply rooted in the principles of holistic care and motion preservation, a philosophy that extends beyond a Los Angeles operating room to his global health initiatives abroad. From leading innovative clinical trials to providing care in underserved regions through mission work and provider training, Dr. Ament is redefining what it means to be a spine surgeon in the 21st century.

 

The conversation delves into his early inspirations in childhood and his unwavering commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative surgical techniques. Dr. Ament goes on to explore the physical function outcomes and fiscal differences between his motion preservation cases and his spinal fusion patients. The episode wraps up talking about his honest and holistic approach to patient care and how he provides the highest level of care, both in the United States and abroad, for every spine patient he treats. 

 

In this episode you’ll learn about:

• The benefits motion-preserving procedures provide to patients for long-term outcomes.
• The importance of patient education in the rapidly evolving field of spine surgery.
• The differences in financial, physical function, and return to work outcomes for motion-preserving vs. spinal fusion patients when treating leg and/or back pain.  
• The necessity of education and collaboration with local providers to create sustainability in underserved and international spine care.
• How healthcare economics and reimbursement play a vital role in the continued advancement of spine care.
• The importance of honest and transparent communication for providing the highest possible level of spine care to patients.

 

As the founder and president of Neuronomics and an advisory board member of the Institute of Neuro Innovation, Dr. Ament has an unwavering commitment to creating cost-effective options to patients across the globe. Dr. Ament, along with his partner Dr. Amir Vokshoor, have created a holistic spine practice at NSG in Los Angeles, CA that aims to provide the highest-quality spine care to every patient they encounter. 

 

If you found this podcast as a patient, industry professional, or surgeon,  Dr. Ament provides a wealth of insight into the future of spine care in the United States and abroad that you won’t want to miss.

 

Learn more about Dr. Ament and NSG:

• Website: https://nsg-la.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjaredament?igsh=MTRpM2tneW11bHpleA== 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaredament 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-ament-md-mph-faans-97698b/ 

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