EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 20 MIN
A Spine Surgeon’s Journey: Seeing The Operating Room From Both Sides
from Get Back To It · host National Spine Health Foundation
A Spine Surgeon’s Journey: Seeing the Operating Room From Both SidesWhat happens when a spine surgeon becomes a patient?In this powerful episode of Get Back To It, Dr. David Polly shares his deeply personal journey of moving from the surgeon’s chair to the patient’s bed. After years of treating complex spine conditions, Dr. Polly experienced firsthand what it’s like to navigate pain, uncertainty, and recovery from the other side of the operating room.Through honest reflection, he explores how this experience reshaped his understanding of healing, empathy, and patient care—and how it continues to influence the way he practices medicine today. This conversation offers valuable insight for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals alike, reminding us that recovery is not just physical, but profoundly human.🎧 Tune in for a story of resilience, perspective, and what it truly means to Get Back To It.Support the show
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A Spine Surgeon’s Journey: Seeing the Operating Room From Both Sides What happens when a spine surgeon becomes a patient? In this powerful episode of Get Back To It, Dr. David Polly shares his deeply personal journey of moving from the surgeon’s chair to the patient’s bed. After years of treating complex spine conditions, Dr. Polly experienced firsthand what it’s like to navigate pain, uncertainty, and recovery from the other side of the operating room. Through honest reflection, he explor...
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