Michael Janssen, DO, founder of Denver-based Center for Spine & Orthopedics, performed surgery on offshore powerboat racer Rusty Rahm on March 28.
Here are five insights:
1. Dr. Janssen performed total disc replacement surgery on the world champion powerboat racer.
2. Mr. Rahm suffered from neck pain, but felt immediate relief following the surgery.
3. He was back on the water two months after surgery, competing in a race.
4. Throughout his career, Dr. Janssen has performed many surgeries on boating athletes.
5. Dr. Janssen was a pioneer in TDR surgery. He has performed more than 1,000 surgeries using the ProDisc and has trained more than 150 surgeons in the technique.