Healthy Rounds 5-24-25

Dr. Alessi welcomes Dr. David Grew, a radiation oncologist from Trinity Health of New England at St. Francis Hospital, to discuss prostate cancer and the use of CyberKnife treatments. He also speaks with Dr. David Kruger, an orthopedic spine surgeon from Advanced Orthopedics New England at St. Francis Hospital, about spine surgery, common conditions, and the training required for his specialty. They also discuss the use of the Mako SmartRobotics system in spine surgery. Additionally, Dr. Alessi reflects on President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis and Billy Joel’s diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus.