Spine Universe Author Biography

Dr. Christopher Good has clinical interest in all types of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine care, including acute problems (athletic injuries, herniated discs, radiculopathy) and degenerative conditions (stenosis, degenerative disc disease, revision surgery).

He has extensive training and experience in the treatment of complex spinal disorders with special expertise in non-operative and surgical treatment of adult and pediatric spinal deformities, including scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback, and spondylolisthesis. In addition to the latest techniques in spinal reconstruction, Dr. Good is also trained in minimally-invasive and motion-preserving surgery.

Dr. Good has co-authored numerous articles and has been invited to lecture nationally and internationally at the Scoliosis Research Society, the International Meeting on Advanced Spinal Techniques, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons the Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spine Society.

His current research interests include clinical outcomes studies in scoliosis and other spine deformities in pediatric and adult patients and the long term assessment of complex post-surgical spinal surgery patients, with emphasis on complication avoidance and management.

Dr. Good serves as a volunteer surgeon for the Foundation of Orthopaedics and Complex Spine, an organization dedicated to providing spine care to the underserved. His role has taken him to Ghana to provide surgical and non-surgical care.

SpineUniverse articles from Christopher R. Good, MD

• Is Surgery the Best Scoliosis Treatment Option?
  It's important to seek treatment for scoliosis to prevent the abnormal spine curve from progressing. Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most common form of scoliosis, and it can be treated in many ways, such as observation, bracing, and surgery.
• Spondylolisthesis Surgery for Children
  If your child is having surgery for spondylolisthesis, you may be concerned about whether it will improve your child's posture and walk. Article addresses what spondylolisthesis is and what your child can expect from surgery and recovery.