Sohrab Gollogly, MD, a surgeon and one of the founders of Monterey (Calif.) Spine and Joint, operated on UFC fighter Cub Swanson, helping him return to fighting pain free, according to a Dec. 14 report from NBC affiliate KSBW.
Dr. Gollogly's treatment employed minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery, instead of a fusion or disc replacement.
Using this procedure, he was able to treat and manipulate Mr. Swanson's spinal arthritis and a cyst that was putting pressure on his sciatic nerve.
Mr. Swanson was nearly fully recovered at just six weeks, post-operation.