Rachael Parrot | Arthrex Endoscopic Spine Patient Story @WhatsNewinOrthopedics

Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

“I feel totally fine. I’m ready to run,” said Rachael Parrott.

Specially designed instruments like the endoscope, which is about the width of a pencil, allow surgeons to view and reach small areas of the spine without the need for the large incision required for traditional back surgery. This minimizes disruption and damage to muscles responsible for stabilizing the back and reduces the need to remove bone.

Sohrab Gollogly, MD, performed a medial branch nerve transection (MBT) on Rachael Parrott, who had struggled for years with chronic back pain. Rachael said this procedure brought her instant relief. Learn more about the innovation helping patients return to everyday activity at ArthrexEndoscopicSpine.com, and read Rachael’s story: arthrex.info/3LAsMrU

Rachael Parrot | Arthrex Endoscopic Spine Patient Story

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