‘Absolutely No Pain’: He Gets New Lease on Life After Advanced Spinal Surgery, Swift Recovery

Joseph Mishkin, 78, a real estate agent from Delray Beach, was an active father and grandfather with a passion for golf before finding himself trapped by debilitating pain that stole his mobility and his independence. His story, however, would take a sharp turn on a path to a remarkable recovery thanks to a breakthrough procedure that offered him a second chance at a pain-free life. The surgery — or “facet arthroplasty” — was led by Frank Vrionis, M.D., Ph.D., neurosurgeon and chief of surgery at Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health. 0:00 – Living With Debilitating Sciatica Pain Joseph describes years of back and leg pain that stopped him from working or driving. 00:24 – Searching for Relief: Therapy, Injections, and Frustration Physical therapy and epidural shots bring no improvement — Joseph reaches a breaking point. 00:36 – A World-Class Spine Program in South Florida Dr. Vrionis introduces the Marcus Neuroscience Institute’s Spine Center of Excellence and its advanced capabilities. 00:56 – Meeting Dr. Frank Vrionis at Marcus Neuroscience Institute A friend recommends a new type of spine surgery; Joseph meets Dr. Vrionis, one of few surgeons offering it in South Florida. 01:09 – What Is Facet Arthroplasty? Dr. Vrionis explains the FDA-designated breakthrough procedure that replaces facet joints and preserves spinal motion. 01:27 – 50% Better Outcomes Than Traditional Fusion He details research showing significantly improved recovery and mobility with facet arthroplasty. 01:51 – Life After Surgery: Pain-Free Recovery Joseph describes waking up after surgery with zero pain and regaining his normal life. 02:07 – The Reward of Medicine Dr. Vrionis shares how seeing patients recover motivates the team at Marcus Neuroscience Institute. 02:28 – Bringing Innovation to South Florida Patients Joseph praises Dr. Vrionis for learning and introducing this advanced procedure to the region. 02:43 – Comprehensive, Patient-Centered Spine Care Dr. Vrionis highlights the Institute’s commitment to least-invasive, holistic treatment for each patient. 03:05 – “Having My Life Back Is Priceless” Joseph closes with gratitude for his pain-free life and the care he received at Baptist Health. 👉 Learn more: https://baptisthealth.net/services/br... 👉 Schedule an appointment: https://baptisthealth.net/doctors/fra... #SciaticaRelief #SpineSurgery #FacetArthroplasty #BackPainRelief #BaptistHealthSouthFlorida #MarcusNeuroscienceInstitute