by Todd Kuether, MD | Jan 21, 2021 | Spine
Scoliosis is one of the many spinal conditions that a neurosurgeon may be on tap to treat for patients. Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. Everyone’s spine has a slight curve to it; however, scoliosis is when the spine begins to curve too much and... by Todd Kuether, MD | Dec 17, 2020 | Spine
As a neurosurgery speciality practice, Dr. Kuether and his staff are trained “to handle concerns with diagnosis and treatment of patients with injury to or disease/disorders of the brain, spinal cord, spinal column and peripheral nerves throughout the... by Todd Kuether, MD | Dec 3, 2020 | Spine, Surgery
Every year an estimated 10,000 Americans will develop metastatic spinal tumors. While this represents only a small percentage of the population, metastatic spinal tumors are a rare, yet devastating disease, that the staff at Kuether Brain & Spine is equipped to... by Todd Kuether, MD | Nov 19, 2020 | Spine, Surgery
Working from home is the new normal and will likely remain as most people’s work environment through 2021. We’re slouching over kitchen tables, laying horizontally on our couches and all schlumped over our laptops working away. While the pandemic continues... by Todd Kuether, MD | Oct 22, 2020 | Spine, Surgery
With today’s aging population, bone deterioration and resulting injuries are becoming an increasingly common and serious problem within the medical field. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are over 59 million senior citizens as of 2019. Bone defects and... by Todd Kuether, MD | Sep 3, 2020 | Spine
Kuether Brain and Spine is continuing to explore alternative solutions to treating back pain for our community of patients. We’re particularly focused on offering more regenerative medicine solutions at our practice in Portland, Oregon. Since the beginning, the...