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# Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tenure Chief, Degenerative and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Co-Director, Spine Fellowship Director, Clinical Spine Research, Columbia University Medical Center

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- [TOP 1% for Research and Collaboration](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/top-1-percent-for-research-and-collaboration/) - We are proud to announce that partners in the Departments of Columbia Orthopedics and Neurosurgery—Lawrence G. Lenke, MD; Dean Chou, MD; Daniel K. Riew, MD; and Ron Lehman, MD—have been recognized in the TOP 1% in Avant-Garde Health's Healthcare Research All-Stars. The honor was inspired by all of the research and collaboration that is performed
- [9th Annual ISDS, Dr. Lehman Course Director](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/9th-annual-isds-dr-lehman-course-director/) - 9th Annual International Spinal Deformity Symposium (ISDS) | DEC 1–2, 2023 This interactive, robust program on spinal deformity featured sessions that were case-based and structured to tackle each deformity condition from beginning to end, including: Review of relevant research Analysis of imaging and decision-making Step-by-step treatment options Post-op outcomes and complications Tips & pearls from
- [Temple Spine Symposium | Dr. Lehman Discusses AI in Spine Surgery](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/temple-spine-symposium-dr-lehman-discusses-ai-in-spine-surgery/) - On February 3, 2024, Dr. Lehman will be returning to the Temple Spine Symposium at Temple Medical School to discuss artificial intelligence in spine surgery and approaches to complex spinal deformity surgery. Robotics, Navigation, and AI are increasingly commonplace in spine surgery. These technologies are used to maximize efficiency and to strategize on spinal deformity
- [Dr. Lehman to Chair Summer Spine Symposium, 2024](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/dr-lehman-to-chair-summer-spine-symposium-2024/) - Save the Date for the Summer Spine Symposium: July 18–20, 2024 Chairs: Ronald A. Lehman Jr., MD; David L. Skaggs, MD, MMM Directors: Hyun Bae, Dean Chou, MD, Roger Härtl, J. Patrick Johnson, MD, Terrence Kim, and Lawrence G. Lenke, MD For the second year, Cedars-Sinai Spine at Cedars Sinai and Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian are
- [Inside NYP: Dr. Ronald Lehman](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/inside-nyp-dr-ronald-lehman/) - A leading spine surgeon reflects on how his military service inspired his career and the crucial roles — both as a doctor and a veteran — he has played in helping heal the injured at home and abroad. I grew up in a small coal and farming town of about 1,900 people in Pine Grove,
- [Dr. Lehman on "Which Doctor Can Help Me With Back Pain?" Article](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/dr-lehman-on-which-doctor-can-help-me-with-back-pain-article/) - Back pain can arise from a variety of causes, and a few specialists may be able to assist in treatment. Dr. Lehman offers advise for getting back pain help.
- [NewYork-Presbyterian Salutes its Veterans, Including Dr. Ronald Lehman](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/newyork-presbyterian-salutes-its-veterans-including-dr-ronald-lehman/) - Excerpt from NYP: Not many patients know that before joining NYP/The Allen Hospital as a well-known spine surgeon, Dr. Ronald Lehman served on Active Duty in the Army for 17 years as a Lieutenant Colonel (LTC). Dr. Lehman was at the forefront of caring for our nation’s heroes who were injured during the wars in
- [Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD Makes 2017 Super Doctors List](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/ronald-a-lehman-jr-md-makes-2017-super-doctors-list/) - The New York Times Magazine published its annual Super Doctors list for 2017, and Dr. Lehman was recognized, along with several other doctors from Columbia Orthopedics! Super Doctors is a listing of outstanding physicians from more than 40 medical specialties who have attained a high degree of peer recognition or professional achievement. Ronald A. Lehman online at visit
- [Doctor Lehman Chosen As A Castle Connolly Top Doctor Third Straight Year](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/doctor-lehman-chosen-as-a-castle-connolly-top-doctor-second-straight-year/) - Doctor Lehman Chosen As A Castle Connolly Top Doctor Second Straight Year
- [Dr. Lehman Co-Director at Upcoming Cervical Spine Course](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/dr-lehman-co-director-at-upcoming-cervical-spine-course/) - 10th Annual Cervical Spine Research Society Cervical Spine Decompression & Stabilization Techniques Course Co-Directors: • Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD • Jeremy L. Fogelson, MD
- [Dr. Lehman To Teach At Spine Meeting: Innovative And Advanced Surgery Of The Degenerative And Deformed Lumbar Spine](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/dr-lehman-to-teach-at-spine-meeting-innovative-and-advanced-surgery-of-the-degenerative-and-deformed-lumbar-spine-2/) - Spine Meeting: Innovative And Advanced Surgery Of The Degenerative And Deformed Lumbar Spine Course Co-Directors: • Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD • Todd J. Stewart, MD • Juan Uribe, MD, FAANS When: Thursday, November 17 – Saturday, November 19, 2016 Where: PASE Learning Center – 3839 Lindell Blvd. 3839 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis,
- [Cutting Edge](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/cutting-edge/) - Dr. Lehman has been highlighted doing a new procedure utilizing a robot and robotic assistance.
- [Spine Surgeons Join Us for Dr. Lehman's Presentation: Minimally Invasive Robotic Spine Surgery](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-surgeons-join-us-dr-lehmans-presentation-minimally-invasive-robotic-spine-surgery/) - Please join us to learn how your patients can benefit from Mazor Robotics Renaissance™ Guidance System for spine surgery. You’re invited to a special dinner presentation by Dr. Ronald Lehman, Jr. of Columbia University Medical Center to discuss the latest in spine surgery treatment. View the invitation PDF. Monday, May 9 Cocktails and Appetizers 6:30
- [Dr. Ronald Lehman First in NYC to Perform PROlat™ Procedure with Mazor Robotics Technology](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/dr-ronald-lehman-first-in-nyc-to-perform-prolat-procedure-with-mazor-robotics-technology/) - PROlat is a single-position solution for placing pedicle screws and other spinal hardware in the lateral decubitus position. ORLANDO, Fla. | June 13, 2016 | Mazor Robotics, a developer of innovative surgical guidance systems and complementary products, today announced that Dr. Ronald Lehman was the first in New York City to perform a PROlat™ procedure
- [Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD Named on 2016 Super Doctor's List](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/ronald-a-lehman-jr-md-named-on-2016-super-doctors-list/) - The New York Times Magazine published its annual Super Doctors list for 2016, and Dr. Lehman was recognized, along with fifteen other doctors from Columbia Orthopedics! Super Doctors is a listing of outstanding physicians from more than 40 medical specialties who have attained a high degree of peer recognition or professional achievement. Find out about the rigorous,
- [The Spine Hospital Announcement as Seen in the Wall Street Journal](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/the-spine-hospital-announcement-as-seen-in-the-wall-street-journal/) - From the Wall Street Journal | December 1, 2015 Introducing The Spine Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian. The vision of a team of world-renowned spine specialists. The Spine Hospital offers adults and children the widest range of treatments and procedures and represents a new level of care and a new source of hope. Whether you're looking for
- [Doctor Lehman Chosen as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/doctor-lehman-chosen-as-a-castle-connolly-top-doctor/) - Doctor Lehman has been selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. The top doctors who are listed on the Castle Connolly website directory were nominated by their peers in an extensive survey process of thousands of American doctors. These Top Doctors' medical educations, training, hospital appointments, disciplinary histories—and much more—are screened by the Castle Connolly
- [A Brief Video About Dr. Lehman's Practice](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/a-brief-video-about-dr-lehmans-practice/) - A Brief Video About Dr. Lehman's Practice
- [New Spine Hospital More Like 5-Star Hotel](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/new-spine-hospital-more-like-5-star-hotel/) - Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. • Mon, October 12th, 2015 It’s a Spa, It’s a 5 Star Hotel: No, It’s The Spine Hospital! Their goal is to create a never-before-seen hospital experience for spine patients. Dan Riew, M.D., Larry Lenke, M.D., and Ron Lehman, M.D. said goodbye to friends and colleagues at Washington University in St.
- [Dr. Lehman to Teach at Spine Meeting: Innovative and Advanced Surgery of the Degenerative and Deformed Lumbar Spine](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/dr-lehman-to-teach-at-spine-meeting-innovative-and-advanced-surgery-of-the-degenerative-and-deformed-lumbar-spine/) - MIS Deformity OLIF Spine Fusion
- [Modern Instrumentation Can Lead to Quicker Return to Sports After Fusion for AIS](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/modern-instrumentation-can-lead-to-quicker-return-to-sports-after-fusion-for-ais/) - Modern Instrumentation Can Lead to Quicker Return to Sports After Fusion for AIS
- [World-Class Spine Surgeons to Establish Program at The Allen](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/world-class-spine-surgeons-to-establish-program-at-the-allen/) - Excerpt from: columbia.edu From left, Ronald Lehman, MD, Daniel Riew, MD, and Larry Lenke, MD, come to ColumbiaDoctors from Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Three leading spine surgeons will join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center in July, establishing a comprehensive spine program at the Allen Hospital and treating patients at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia
- [SRS News: "Pats on the Back"](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/srs-news-pats-on-the-back/) - Lawrence G. Lenke, MD; K. Daniel Riew, MD and Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD Congratulations to Drs. Lenke, Riew and Lehman, who will be joining New York-Presbyterian Hospital, effective July 1, to establish a comprehensive spine hospital at New York-Presbyterian/Allen and will also treat patients at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley
- [Three World-Class Spinal Surgeons Join NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Orthopedics](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/three-world-class-spinal-surgeons-join-newyork-presbyteriancolumbia-orthopedics/) - Excerpt from: NYOH – Columbia Orthopedics Alumni Newsletter - SPRING 2015 Three leading spinal surgeons are joining NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and Columbia Orthopedics effective July 1. Drs. Larry Lenke, Daniel Riew, and Ronald Lehman will establish a comprehensive spine hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen and treat patients at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. In
- [Washington U. loses three spinal surgeons to New York-Presbyterian](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/washington-u-loses-three-spinal-surgeons-to-new-york-presbyterian/) - Excerpt from: stltoday.com, By Samantha Liss: Three renowned Washington University surgeons have been recruited away to run a spine hospital for New York-Presbyterian Hospital. The departing surgeons are Drs. Lawrence Lenke, Daniel Riew and Ronald Lehman, Jr. The move, effective July 1, was announced Thursday in a statement from New York-Presbyterian. The hospital described the
- [Drs. Larry Lenke, Daniel Riew, Ronald Lehman leaving St. Louis for NYC — 5 things to know](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/drs-larry-lenke-daniel-riew-ronald-lehman-leaving-st-louis-for-nyc-5-things-to-know/) - Excerpt from: beckersspine.com, Written by Laura Dyrda: Three renowned spine surgeons are joining New York-Presbyterian Hospital this summer to establish a comprehensive spine hospital. The surgeons are leaders in scoliosis surgery, minimally invasive surgery and cervical spine surgery. Larry Lenke, MD, Daniel Riew, MD, and Ronald Lehman, MD, will be charged with establishing the New

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- [Contact](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/contact/) - Offices The Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen 5141 Broadway, 3 Field West New York, NY 10019 212-932-5100 See map > Click here to view participating insurances at this location. Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian—The Spiral Building 504 W 35th St New York, NY 10001 212-235-1519 See map > Click here to view participating insurances
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- [Spine Courses with Dr. Ronald A. Lehman, Jr.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/spine-courses-with-dr-ronald-a-lehman-jr/) - Industry Workshop: Evolutions in Spine Care: Innovative Solutions Course Moderator: Lawrence G. Lenke, MD Panel: Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD Jeremy Fogelson, MD When: September 17, 2020 Where: Live—Online Dr. Lehman Presents: Spinal Robotics; Holistic Construct Design with Robitic-guided Execution An Evening with the Experts: Cervical Arthroplasty Where: Live—Online When: September 16, 2020; 7–8:00 PM
- [Dr. Lehman's Previous Spine Courses](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/spine-courses-with-dr-ronald-a-lehman-jr/previous-courses/) - 4th Annual International Spinal Deformity Symposium Course Chairmen: Lawrence G. Lenke, MD Frank Schwab, MD Christopher Shaffrey, MD When: November 30–December 1, 2018 Where: New York City, New York Dr. Lehman's Presentations: Session 2: Revision Lumbar Sagittal Malalignment Session 2: Revision Lumbar Sagittal Malalignment-Case Discussion Option #2 Cervical-Thoracic Spine Deformity Panel 5 tips for minimizing
- [About Dr. Lehman](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/about-dr-lehman/) - Dr. Lehman is a leader in pediatric and adult spinal deformity surgery (scoliosis, kyphosis), cervical/neck disc replacements & fusions and lumbar back surgery.
- [Publications](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/about-dr-lehman/dr-lehmans-bio/publications/) - Dr. Lehman’s is dedicated to research & advancement of spine treatments. He's published more than 120 publications, written more than 60 book chapters & more.
- [Dr. Lehman's Team](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/about-dr-lehman/dr-lehmans-team/) - Meet Dr. Lehman's team of caring professionals. They are the talented nurses, staff, administrators and more who help make your treatment and experience with us successful, comfortable and easy. Click below to read bios of team members.
- [The Spine Hospital](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/the-spine-hospital/) - Daniel and Jane Och Spine Hospital at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital provides comprehensive and coordinated spine care treatment for common spine disorders and rare, hard-to-treat spinal deformities. As part of New York’s No. 1 hospital, according to U.S. News and World Report, our world-renowned Columbia University Irving Medical Center physicians and surgeons use the most advanced technology and
- [Affiliated Physicians](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/affiliated-physicians/) - Dr. Lehman's team members also include affiliated physicians, outside of his offices. Please check back for this list of doctors, to be posted shortly. Dr. Thomas S. Bottiglieri Dr. Thomas S. Bottiglieri, is a specialist in sports medicine at Columbia Orthopedics. He specializes in the management of orthopedic, and medical conditions affecting athletic participation. This
- [ColumbiaDoctors Midtown](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/columbiadoctors-midtown/)
- [Dr. Lehman's Bio](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/about-dr-lehman/dr-lehmans-bio/) - Dr. Lehman is a leader in pediatric and adult spinal deformity surgery (scoliosis, kyphosis), neck/cervical disc replacements & fusions and back surgery (MIS).
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- [Patient Education](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/patient-education-helpful-videos/) - The videos below are for patient education. Please note that some of the videos may contain content that is graphic in nature (such as spine surgery). Take care when watching with sensitive viewers. Also note that these are for educational purposes, but a physician should be consulted for recommendations on your specific situation.
- [About Us Test](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/about-us-test/) - Dr. Lehman is a Nationally and Internationally recognized leader in Pediatric and Adult spinal deformity surgery ( scoliosis, kyphosis and spinal osteotomies/realignment), cervical (neck) disc replacements and fusions, and lumbar (low back) surgery: including discectomies, decompressions, spondylolisthesis, stenosis, and fusion operations. When appropriate he utilizes “state of the art” minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques with the assistance
- [Honors + Awards](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/about-dr-lehman/honors-awards/) - Dr. Lehman's military awards & honors from top spine societies like: Scoliosis Research Society, American Orthopaedic Association, North American Spine Society
- [Reviews by Patients](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/about-dr-lehman/reviews-by-patients/) - Recent Patient Reviews of Dr. Ronald A. Lehman, Jr. "Dr Lehman and his staff have been such an easy, professional experience for me." "I've known known I needed a spinal fusion for over 5 years and I'm so glad I waited to find the right Dr., Dr Lehman." —J.R. (via healthgrades.com, Apr., 2017) "Dr. Lehman
- [Robotic Assisted Spinal Surgery](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/robotic-assisted-spinal-surgery/) - Robotic assistance guides Dr. Lehman’s tools and implants in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) & open spine surgery. The Robot assistance helps ensure accuracy.
- [America's Top Doctors](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/about-dr-lehman/honors-awards/americas-top-doctors/) - The mission of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. is to help patients find the best healthcare. To this end, they publish a variety of books including the "Top Doctors" series, the most popular of which is America's Top Doctors®. Annually, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. conducts a survey that they publish in America's Top Doctors. More than
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- [Spine Expertise + Education](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/) - Learn about spine anatomy, conditions (like scoliosis & kyphosis) and treatments (like MIS). See Dr. Lehman discuss techniques like cervical disc replacement.
- [Christine Boston RN, BSN, ONC](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/about-dr-lehman/dr-lehmans-team/christine-boston-rn-bsn-onc/) - Christine Boston RN, BSN, ONC Christine is Dr. Lehman’s Nurse Coordinator. Christine is a registered nurse with a bachelor’s of science in nursing. In November of 2014, she obtained her Orthopedic Nurses Certification. Christine works alongside Dr. Lehman to ensure that each patient is provided with excellent care. Her role is essential in guiding patients
- [Dr. Lehman's Videos](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/dr-lehmans-videos/) - Learn about spine anatomy, conditions (like scoliosis & kyphosis) and treatments (like MIS). See Dr. Lehman discuss techniques like cervical disc replacement.
- [Educational Spine Articles](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/) - Learn about the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including anatomy, conditions (scoliosis, kyphosis, herniated disc) and treatments (MIS, fusion & more).
- [Anatomy, Diagnosis & Other Information](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/) - Click on any of the links below to view information about these spine topics: Anatomy of the Spine Ankylosing Spondylitis Bone Grafts Back and Neck Braces Diagnosing Spine Problems Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) Osteoporosis Lifestyle Risk Factors Biological and Medical Risk Factors Preventive Treatment Options Possible Complications of Spine Surgery Pain Medications Post Surgery Rehabilitation
- [Ankylosing Spondylitis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/ankylosing-spondylitis/)
- [Educational Spine Videos - Spanish](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/) - See Spanish videos about spine anatomy, conditions (scoliosis, kyphosis, degenerative disc disease, herniated disc) & treatments—MIS, cervical disc replacement.
- [Educational Spine Videos](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/) - See videos about spine anatomy, conditions (scoliosis, kyphosis, degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, etc.) and treatments (MIS, cervical disc replacement & more).
- [Spine Anatomy + Treatments](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/spine-anatomy-treatments/) - Learn about the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, including anatomy, conditions (scoliosis, kyphosis, herniated disc) and treatments (MIS, fusion & more).
- [Spine Surgery Cases](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-surgery-cases/) - Read about Dr. Lehman's cases such as scoliosis and kyphosis, and how treatments, including MIS and fusions, helped patients return to their productive lives.
- [Patient Success Stories](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/patient-success-stories/) - Learn from patients who had neck/back pain or conditions about their experiences with spine treatments, such as MIS and fusion, from Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD.
- [Anatomy of the Spine](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/anatomy-of-the-spine/)
- [Finding the Midline During Cervical Disc Replacement](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/dr-lehmans-videos/finding-the-midline-during-cervical-disc-replacement/) - < Return to the full list of educational spine videos
- [Cervical Myelopathy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/cervical-myelopathy/) - Cervical Myelopathy You have chosen to learn more about cervical myelopathy. “Cervical” refers to the first seven vertebrae of your spinal column. These vertebrae provide a bony network that protects the spinal cord and supports the neck and head. With cervical myelopathy, the spinal cord is squeezed inside the tube of the spinal
- [Adolescent Scoliosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/adolescent-scoliosis/) - Adolescent Scoliosis You have chosen to learn more about Adolescent Scoliosis. When viewed from the back, a healthy spine appears as a straight line. But when a person has scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, that person's spine may be curved from side to side, front to back, and may even be rotated. On
- [Candidates for Cervical Disc Replacement](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/dr-lehmans-videos/candidates-for-cervical-disc-replacement/) - < Return to the full list of educational spine videos
- [Video display Testing](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/video-display-test/) - Adolescent Scoliosis You have chosen to learn more about Adolescent Scoliosis. When viewed from the back, a healthy spine appears as a straight line. But when a person has scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, that person's spine may be curved from side to side, front to back, and may even be rotated. On
- [Adolescent Scoliosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/adolescent-scoliosis/)
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- [Test Page 3](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/test-page-3/)
- [Test Page 1](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/test-page-1/)
- [MIS TLIF](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/mis-tlif/)
- [MIS Lateral](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/mis-lateral/)
- [TLIF Getting Back to Health](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/tlif-getting-back-to-health/)
- [TLIF PostOp](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/tlif-postop/)
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- [TLIF PreOp](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/tlif-preop/)
- [ACDF Getting Back To Health](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/acdf-getting-back-to-health/)
- [ACDF PostOp](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/acdf-postop/)
- [ACDF Surgery](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/acdf-surgery/)
- [ACDF PreOp](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/acdf-preop/)
- [Vertebral Compression Fracture Treatment](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/vertebral-compression-fracture-treatment/)
- [Vertebral Compression Fracture](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/vertebral-compression-fracture/)
- [Spondylolisthesis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/spondylolisthesis/)
- [Spine Anatomy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/spine-anatomy/)
- [Lumbar Spinal Stenosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/lumbar-spinal-stenosis/)
- [Herniated Disc](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/herniated-disc/)
- [Degenerative Disc Disease](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/degenerative-disc-disease/)
- [Cervical Radiculopathy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/cervical-radiculopathy/)
- [Cervical Myelopathy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos-spanish/cervical-myelopathy/)
- [MIS TLIF](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/mis-tlif/)
- [MIS Lateral](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/mis-lateral/)
- [TLIF Getting Back To Health](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/tlif-getting-back-to-health/)
- [TLIF PostOp](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/tlif-postop/)
- [TLIF Surgery](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/tlif-surgery/)
- [TLIF PreOp](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/tlif-preop/)
- [ACDF Getting Back To Health](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/acdf-getting-back-to-health/)
- [ACDF PostOp](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/acdf-postop/)
- [ACDF Surgery](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/acdf-surgery/)
- [ACDF PreOp](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/acdf-preop/)
- [Vertebral Compression Fracture Treatment](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/vertebral-compression-fracture-treatment/)
- [Vertebral Compression Fracture](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/vertebral-compression-fracture/)
- [Spondylolisthesis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/spondylolisthesis/)
- [Spine Anatomy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/spine-anatomy/)
- [Lumbar Spinal Stenosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/lumbar-spinal-stenosis/)
- [Herniated Disc](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/herniated-disc/)
- [Degenerative Disc Disease](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/degenerative-disc-disease/)
- [Cervical Radiculopathy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-videos/cervical-radiculopathy/)
- [Radiological Imaging and Tests ](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/) - Click on any of the links below to view information about these radiological imaging and tests: Bone Scan CT Scan Discogram EMG Facet Joint Block Lab Tests Myelogram MRI Scan Somatosensory Evoked Potential Spinal Tap X-ray
- [X-ray](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/x-ray/)
- [Spinal Tap](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/spinal-tap/)
- [Somatosensory Evoked Potential](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/somatosensory-evoked-potential/)
- [MRI Scan](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/mri-scan/)
- [Myelogram](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/myelogram/)
- [Lab Tests](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/lab-tests/)
- [Facet Joint Block](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/facet-joint-block/)
- [EMG](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/emg/)
- [Discogram](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/discogram/)
- [CT Scan](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/ct-scan/)
- [Bone Scan](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/radiological-imaging-and-tests/bone-scan/)
- [Children’s Spine Problems ](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/childrens-spine-problems/) - Click on any of the links below to view information about these children's spine problems: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Scoliosis
- [Scoliosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/childrens-spine-problems/scoliosis/)
- [Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/childrens-spine-problems/adolescent-idiopathic-scoliosis/)
- [Lumbar Spine (Low Back)](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/) - Click on any of the links below to view information about these lumbar spine (low back) topics: Adult Scoliosis Compression Fractures Degenerative Adult Scoliosis Degenerative Disc Disease Intervertebral Cages Low Back Pain (Overview) Low Back Pain in Athletes Laminotomy and Discectomy Lumbar Herniated Disc Lumbar Laminectomy Lumbar Spine Anatomy Lumbar Spinal Fusion Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- [Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/transforaminal-lumbar-interbody-fusion-tlif/)
- [Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/spondylolysis-and-spondylolisthesis/)
- [Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/sacroiliac-joint-syndrome/)
- [Scoliosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/scoliosis/)
- [Rehabilitation for Low Back Pain](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/rehabilitation-for-low-back-pain/)
- [Pedicle Screws and Rods](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/pedicle-screws-and-rods/)
- [Possible Complications](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/possible-complications/)
- [Lumbar Spine Surgery](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/lumbar-spine-surgery/)
- [Lumbar Spinal Stenosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/lumbar-spinal-stenosis/)
- [Lumbar Spinal Fusion](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/lumbar-spinal-fusion/)
- [Lumbar Spine Anatomy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/lumbar-spine-anatomy/)
- [Lumbar Laminectomy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/lumbar-laminectomy/)
- [Lumbar Herniated Disc](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/lumbar-herniated-disc/)
- [Laminotomy and Discectomy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/laminotomy-and-discectomy/)
- [Low Back Pain in Athletes](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/low-back-pain-in-athletes/)
- [Low Back Pain (Overview)](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/low-back-pain-overview/)
- [Degenerative Disc Disease](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/degenerative-disc-disease/)
- [Intervertebral Cages](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/intervertebral-cages/)
- [Degenerative Adult Scoliosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/degenerative-adult-scoliosis/)
- [Compression Fractures](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/compression-fractures/)
- [Adult Scoliosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/lumbar-spine-low-back/adult-scoliosis/)
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- [Thoracic Spine (Mid Back)](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/thoracic-spine-mid-back/) - Click on any of the links below to view information about these thoracic spine (mid back) topics: Adult Kyphosis Adult Kyphosis: Types and Causes Compression Fractures Herniated Thoracic Disc Possible Complications Scoliosis Scheuermann's Kyphosis Thoracic Spine Anatomy
- [Thoracic Spine Anatomy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/thoracic-spine-mid-back/thoracic-spine-anatomy/)
- [Scheuermann's Kyphosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/thoracic-spine-mid-back/scheuermanns-kyphosis/)
- [Scoliosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/thoracic-spine-mid-back/scoliosis/)
- [Possible Complications](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/thoracic-spine-mid-back/possible-complications/)
- [Herniated Thoracic Disc](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/thoracic-spine-mid-back/herniated-thoracic-disc/)
- [Compression Fractures](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/thoracic-spine-mid-back/compression-fractures/)
- [Adult Kyphosis: Types and Causes](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/thoracic-spine-mid-back/adult-kyphosis-types-and-causes/)
- [Adult Kyphosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/thoracic-spine-mid-back/adult-kyphosis/)
- [Cervical Spine (Neck)](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/) - Click on any of the links below to view information about these cervical spine (neck) topics: Anterior Cervical Fusion Anatomy of the Cervical Spine Cervical Corpectomy and Strut Graft Cervical Fusion Cervical Kyphosis Cervical Laminectomy Cervical Radiculopathy Cervical Spinal Stenosis Neck Pain (Overview) Posterior Cervical Fusion Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine Rehabilitation of the
- [Rehabilitation of the Cervical Spine](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/rehabilitation-of-the-cervical-spine/)
- [Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/rheumatoid-arthritis-of-the-cervical-spine/)
- [Posterior Cervical Fusion](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/posterior-cervical-fusion/)
- [Neck Pain (Overview)](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/neck-pain-overview/)
- [Cervical Spinal Stenosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/cervical-spinal-stenosis/)
- [Cervical Radiculopathy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/cervical-radiculopathy/)
- [Cervical Laminectomy](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/cervical-laminectomy/)
- [Cervical Kyphosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/cervical-kyphosis/)
- [Cervical Fusion](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/cervical-fusion/)
- [Cervical Corpectomy and Strut Graft](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/cervical-corpectomy-and-strut-graft/)
- [Anatomy of the Cervical Spine](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/anatomy-of-the-cervical-spine/)
- [Anterior Cervical Fusion](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/cervical-spine-neck/anterior-cervical-fusion/)
- [Spinal Rehabilitation](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/spinal-rehabilitation/)
- [Spinal Injections](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/spinal-injections/)
- [Surgical After Care](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/surgical-after-care/)
- [Post Surgery Rehabilitation](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/post-surgery-rehabilitation/)
- [Pain Medications](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/pain-medications/)
- [Possible Complications of Spine Surgery](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/possible-complications-of-spine-surgery/)
- [Preventative Treatment Options](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/preventative-treatment-options/)
- [Biological and Medical Risk Factors](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/biological-and-medical-risk-factors/)
- [Lifestyle Risk Factors](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/lifestyle-risk-factors/)
- [Osteoporosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/osteoporosis/)
- [Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/epidural-steroid-injection-esi/)
- [Diagnosing Spine Problems](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/diagnosing-spine-problems/)
- [Back and Neck Braces](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/back-and-neck-braces/)
- [Bone Grafts](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/educational-spine-articles/anatomy-diagnosis-other-information/bone-grafts/)
- [Ensuring Full Bilateral Foraminal Decompression](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/dr-lehmans-videos/ensuring-full-bilateral-foraminal-decompression/) - < Return to the full list of educational spine videos
- [Advice for Surgeons About Cervical Disc Replacement](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/dr-lehmans-videos/advice-for-surgeons-about-cervical-disc-replacement/) - < Return to the full list of educational spine videos
- [Have You Changed Your ACDF Technique?](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/dr-lehmans-videos/have-you-changed-your-acdf-technique/) - < Return to the full list of educational spine videos
- [Preparing the Vertebral Endplates](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/spine-expertise-education/dr-lehmans-videos/preparing-the-vertebral-endplates/) - < Return to the full list of educational spine videos
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## Video Management

- [Dr. Lehman’s Profile Video](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/vimeo_party/dr-lehmans-profile-video/) - Dr. Lehman's Profile video.
- [Simultaneous Access to Decrease Operative Time OLIF and Robotics](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/vimeo_party/simultaneous-access-to-decrease-operative-time-olif-and-robotics/)
- [How to Achieve Lordosis Using the TLIF](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/vimeo_party/how-to-achieve-lordosis-using-the-tlif/)

## Partners

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## Patient Testimonials

- [He and his team did an amazing job.—Richard A.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/he-and-his-team-did-an-amazing-job-richard-a/) - I had major back surgery with Dr. Lehman. He and his team did an amazing job. I was all bent over and now I am standing straight. My walking has improved 100 percent. I highly recommend him to others. —Richard A. | Google, 6.2021
- [Dr. Lehman has truly been a life saver.—Krista P.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/krista-p/) - Right from the first moment I met Dr. Lehman, I was confident I was in good hands. Even though the surgery was scary, I knew I had the best doctor. His confidence and knowledge gave me the confidence I needed to have the surgery. Dr. Lehman has a excellent bed side manner—he is humble, confident and professional. His staff was very helpful, kind and professional, also.
- [Doris L.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/doris-l/) - I am so very happy Dr. Lehman has given me a new life that is pain-free, which will allow me continue to work, enjoy my two and a half year old granddaughter, and just to be happy again. The only reason I don’t regret doing this surgery, because I could not imagine a positive outcome, is only because of the skillful hands of Dr. Lehman and the constant comfort from his assistant Christine. Dr. Lehman is a brilliant surgeon, a kind and loving person, and was very respectful and patient with me.
- [Chris H.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/chris-h/) - Bottom line, after suffering for 4 months, my frustration was at an all-time high. Once I met Dr. Lehman, diagnosis, surgery and pain was gone in a total in 30 days!
- [Mark D.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/mark-d/) - It was a life changing recommendation. My surgery was 1/3/17. On 1/4/17 every pain I felt for seven years disappeared. Six weeks later I am eternally grateful for the work of Dr. Lehman and his wonderful team. They are the most professional and caring medical crew. Dr. Lehman is the best!
- [M.R.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/m-r/) - As a physician myself, I am a critical judge of other physicians. Dr. Lehman is a wonderful surgeon; he has outstanding judgement, technique and excellent rapport with his patients. His staff was also very responsive and Delaney Lowman, his nurse was amazing to deal with all my questions.
- [Patricia P.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/patricia-p/) - Dr. Lehman is a gifted surgeon with an amazing bedside manner! Our son broke his neck, had surgery and developed complications from that surgery. Dr. Lehman took on what seemed to be the impossible task of trying to fix those complications. He spent countless hours planning our son's surgery.
- [Mark G.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/mark-g/) - When only the BEST WILL DO. I met doctor Lehman and his staff who made me feel very comfortable. They where very compassionate and caring. I believe I was one of the first patients he operated on at Columbia. I went in using a walker and in alot of pain, and came out dancing. He and his team of professionals gave me back my life.
- [Linda W.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/linda-w/) - Dr. Lehman's surgery relieved my severe nerve pain, and I now stand with a straight back! My husband and I thank God Dr. Lehman and Christine were in St. Louis at our time of need.
- [Mark F.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/mark-f/) - As a business owner, I was concerned about the recovery time, and how soon I could return to work. I chose Dr. Lehman from many others in part because of his credentials, expertise, and reputation in the field of orthopedic surgery. My outcome was better than I had ever thought possible.
- [Elaine R.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/elaine-r/) - To say that Dr. Ronald Lehman has changed my life is no exaggeration!
- [Dr. B.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/dr-b/) - One month ago Dr. Lehman operatively repaired my lumbar scoliosis. My spine is now straight and I am walking 2 to 3 miles a day. The pain continues to lessen each day, and I now have a positive outlook for a normal, active life.
- [Lesa B.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/lesa-b/) - "The outcome of surgery was a success. I can now lie in bed all night with no pain. I can also walk and stand with no pain. I am very happy with the outcome, and am looking forward to doing all those things that I was unable to do prior to surgery."
- [Melinda H.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/melinda-h/) - I am feeling great now. I currently take no pain medication, I have no pain and YES I would do it over again tomorrow for the quality of life I now have back!
- [Mike C.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/mike-c/) - I can’t express enough gratitude for a diagnosis and surgery that went extremely well. I had very little down time and could get back to work in a light duty capacity in only 2 days.
- [Elaine R.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/testimonials/judy/) - I am taller and straighter and feel so much better than I have in fifteen years. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Lehman for his wisdom and skill in knowing how to help me and in giving me this new life.

## Sliders

- [Cutting Edge](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/sliders/cutting-edge/) - Dr. Lehman has been highlighted doing a new spinal surgery procedure utilizing a robot and robotic assistance.
- [Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., MD Named on 2016 Super Doctor’s List](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/sliders/ronald-a-lehman-jr-md-named-on-2016-super-doctors-list/)
- [MIS Technology](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/sliders/mis-technology/)
- [Case Study | Spinal Stenosis](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/sliders/case-study-spinal-stenosis/)
- [Case Study | Cervical Disc Replacement](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/sliders/case-study-cervical-disc-replacement/)
- [Case Study | Adult Scoliosis Case](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/sliders/case-study-kyphosis-case/)
- [Case Study | Scoliosis Case](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/sliders/kyphosis-case/)
- [MIS Technology](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/sliders/mis-technology-2/)
- [Case Study | Spinal Fusion](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/sliders/case-study-spinal-fusion/)
- [Patient Success Story](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/sliders/patient-success-story/)

## Contact Maps

- [NewYork-Presbyterian](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/map/newyork-presbyterian/)
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- [ColumbiaDoctors | Midtown](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/map/columbiadoctors-midtown/)

## Dr. Lehman's Team

- [Kristen Mitchell, MS, PA-C](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/team/kristen-mitchell-ms-pa-c/) - Kristen works as a Physician Assistant (PA) both in the operating room and in the post-operative care of all patients. She is part of an excellent PA team that looks after each patient from the moment they arrive at the hospital until they are discharged. Kristen assists Dr. Lehman in the operating room, and takes
- [Christine Boston RN, BSN, ONC](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/team/christine-boston-rn-bsn-onc/) - Nurse Coordinator
- [Tarren Feinberg, MSN, FNP-BC](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/team/tarren-feinberg-msn-fnp-bc/) - Tarren Feinberg is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and management of spine conditions. She utilizes evidenced based, non-operative treatment methods for patients who surgery is not yet indicated. She diagnoses and treats patients with a wide array of spine conditions including: cervical and lumbar herniated discs, radiculopathy, stenosis, scoliosis, kyphosis, and spondylolisthesis.

## Case Studies

- [Mark F.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/mark-f/) - Mark is a 51-year-old businessman from Pennsylvania who is an avid mixed martial arts (MMA) participant. He sought the care of Dr. Lehman and flew to St. Louis, MO, when his arm started to become weak and was unable to exercise and wrestle with his sons. After hoping for cervical disc replacements, we discussed the
- [Annette E.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/annette-e/) - This 51-year-old female presented 2 years after undergoing a posterior spinal fusion with the robotic assistance L2-L4 in Texas. She flew to see Dr. Lehman as she had significant low back pain and was unable to stand erect to perform her job as a makeup artist. She had a diagnosis of “failed back syndrome”, spondylolisthesis
- [Dr. B.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/dr-b/) - This 57-year-old physician who flew from Texas to see Dr. Lehman. She presented with a significant scoliosis (bending to the side) and kyphosis (bending to the front), as well as cervical myelopathy. She was unable to perform her occupation as a physician taking care of patients because of her pain and deformity. In addition, she
- [Mike C.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/mike-c/) - This was a 48-year-old Fireman and Paramedic who was having difficulty climbing up ladders and carrying his equipment. He initially presented with significant low back pain and leg numbness. Upon examination and questioning during his initial visit, Dr. Lehman was able to determine that the most severe of his symptoms were coming from his neck,
- [JoAnn L.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/joann-l/) - This 57-year-old woman is the wife of an Orthopaedic Surgeon from Kansas. She came to see Dr. Lehman after being told that she needed her entire spine fused because of her scoliosis and right hip pain. She was very active, fit, and liked to garden and play tennis. After extensive testing and imaging of her
- [MIS Surgery Techniques](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/mis-surgery-techniques/) - MIS Tubular Surgery offers Dr. Lehman a way to decompress or fuse several levels through very small incisions. Often surgeries can be done through an incision the size of a quarter! See some of these MIS techniques and technologies in action, in this slide show.
- [Randy H.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/randy-h/) - Randy H. is a 62-year-old gentlemen who was confined to a wheelchair and unable to lift his arms to his face to scratch his nose. He was being seen at the Veterans Administration (VA) hospital and was set to undergo low back surgery. Because of Dr. Lehman's military background at Walter Reed for 17 years
- [Melinda H.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/melinda-h/) - Melinda H. is a 57- year-old woman who flew in from Tennessee to have Dr. Lehman assess and treat her scoliosis that resulted in a very debilitating spinal deformity. She had adult idiopathic scoliosis and was unable to perform normal activities of daily living, and taking care of her grandchildren became to burdensome because of
- [Lesa B.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/lesa-b/) - This 48-year-old female previously had T4-L4 Posterior Fusion with Harrington Rod when she was a teenager. She presented with significant pain and inability to stand up straight. After seeing many physicians throughout the country, she found Dr. Lehman. She was referred to Dr. Lehman because many surgeons felt she needed a pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO),
- [Anonymous 1](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/anonymous-1/) - This 43-year-old man had a several-year history of progressive arm weakness. He had noticed balance and tripping issues over last year, and it had progressed over the last several months. His left arm caused discomfort, he had radiation into small through ring fingers and tingling in the left side of his neck. He had lost
- [Marion G.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/marion-g/) - Marion G. is a 74-year-old woman who had surgery performed by another surgeon. After a short time, she began to experience severe back and leg pain, and drove from Michigan to see Dr. Lehman so he could assess her spine. After performing many diagnostic tests and having seen several providers, she desired surgery to address her
- [Jackie N.](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/jackie-n/) - Jackie N. was a very active 71-year-old gentleman who exercised six days a week until his spinal stenosis (pressure on the nerves) became so bad that he was unable to walk more than a few blocks. Unfortunately, he did not improve after months of therapy, medications, activity modification and injections. After a lengthy discussion with Dr.
- [Anonymous 2](https://spinesurgeonlehman.com/case-studies/anonymous-2/) - This 41-year-old woman was very active, exercising nearly every day until a disc herniation at the L4-5 interspace causing significant back and leg pain. This left her disabled and unable to stand up straight or take care of her children. After failing conservative measures including medications, injections, and physical therapy, she underwent a microdiscectomy with a

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