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Straight talk about backs: what your MRI actually means, when surgery makes sense, and when it doesn't. New posts monthly.

Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc: What's the Difference?

By Jihoon Choi, MD · October 2026

Bulging disc and herniated disc sound interchangeable. They aren't — and the difference shapes your treatment. Dr. Jihoon Choi explains.

Why Get a Second Opinion Before Spine Surgery

By Jihoon Choi, MD · October 2026

Spine surgery is a major decision, and recommendations vary more than you'd think. Here's what a good second opinion answers — and when it matters most.

What “Minimally Invasive” Spine Surgery Actually Means

By Jihoon Choi, MD · October 2026

Minimally invasive isn't about the length of the scar — it's about what happens underneath it. How small corridors, not small incisions, define modern spine surgery.

In the press

D Magazine — Face of Orthopedics, February 2026 issue

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