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USA Today
07-07-2025
- Health
- USA Today
From Chronic Back Pain to Black Diamond Runs: Dr. Jason M. Cuéllar Restores Motion with Three-Level Lumbar Disc Replacement for Endoscopic Spine Pioneer Dr. Scott Adelman
Spine Surgeon Returns to Competitive Sports, Completes a Triathlon Just 8 Months After Successful Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery When Dr. Scott Adelman, a nationally recognized leader in endoscopic spine surgery and interventional pain management, began experiencing debilitating low back pain, he understood better than most the complexities and limitations of traditional surgical options. For years, he pursued conservative treatments-physical therapy, spinal injections, and careful lifestyle modifications-but the pain continued to escalate, eventually preventing him from enjoying the activities that once defined his active lifestyle. Competitive snow skiing, triathlons, and fly fishing in the mountains near his Park City, Utah home had all become nearly impossible. At 62, with his quality of life rapidly declining, Dr. Adelman consulted with several spine specialists. The consensus was a lumbar fusion-a common solution, but one that would restrict mobility and potentially curtail his ability to remain active. For a surgeon who had built his career advocating for minimally invasive, motion-preserving solutions, this was not acceptable. Determined to explore every option, Dr. Adelman turned to Dr. Jason M. Cuéllar, a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon known for his expertise in advanced motion-preserving spinal procedures. Practicing in Palm Beach, Jupiter and Miami, Florida, Dr. Cuéllar has become a leader in artificial disc replacement and innovative alternatives to fusion. Together, Dr. Adelman and Dr. Cuéllar developed a tailored treatment plan focused on preserving motion and function. For Dr. Adelman, the goal was not just pain relief, but the restoration of a life filled with movement, performance, and passion. In October 2024, Dr. Cuéllar performed a three-level lumbar artificial disc replacement (ADR) using the ProDisc system. The procedure involved disc arthroplasty at the L3-4, L4-5, and L5-S1 levels. Conducted through a standard anterior retroperitoneal approach, Dr. Cuéllar was able to completely remove the damaged discs and precisely implant the artificial discs at all three levels, preserving Dr. Adelman's spinal motion and improving his quality of life. 'Scott's case was complex, but he was an excellent candidate for lumbar disc replacement,' said Dr. Cuéllar. 'Given his active lifestyle, preserved facet joints, and desire to avoid fusion, multilevel ADR offered the best opportunity to relieve his pain while preserving motion across the lumbar spine. I am thrilled with his recovery and his return to high-level activities-including a triathlon at 8 months post-op!' Dr. Adelman's surgical outcome has been exceptional. By four months postoperatively, he was back on the slopes skiing black diamond runs in Park City. Eight months after surgery, Adelman completed a triathlon with no back pain. 'It was discouraging to think that most of my lumbar spine would be fused,' said Dr. Adelman. 'Recovery would have taken at least six months, and I would have lost mobility at those levels. Dr. Cuéllar's expertise in multilevel total disc replacement prevented me from that outcome. I am not only grateful for the surgical result but for the ability to resume the activities I love.' Dr. Adelman's career as a pioneer in endoscopic spine surgery has been unique. Without following the traditional U.S. spine surgery training pathway, he built an international reputation through more than two decades of performing endoscopic spinal decompressions, helping thousands of patients avoid open surgery. His nontraditional background and innovative approach to spinal care made him an early advocate for minimally invasive techniques that prioritize motion preservation-values that aligned closely with Dr. Cuéllar's expertise in artificial disc replacement. Dr. Cuéllar, founder at Cuéllar Spine and a member of the national ADR Spine Top Doctors in Arthroplasty Program, continues to build a reputation for successfully treating complex lumbar and cervical disc disease with motion-preserving surgical solutions. His growing referral base includes not only patients but also physicians and spine care specialists seeking second opinions and alternatives to spinal fusion. For Dr. Adelman, the choice to pursue total disc replacement reflects both professional insight and personal experience. His story underscores the expanding role of lumbar TDR as a preferred option for appropriately selected patients with multi-level degenerative disc disease. About Dr. Jason M. Cuéllar Jason M. Cuéllar, M.D., Ph.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with a practice focused exclusively on motion preservation and minimally invasive spine surgery. Based in Palm Beach, Jupiter and Miami, Florida, Dr. Cuéllar is a recognized leader in total disc replacement (TDR) for both the cervical and lumbar spine. As one of the earliest inductees into the ADR Spine Top Doctors in Arthroplasty Program, he is frequently sought out by patients nationwide seeking alternatives to spinal fusion. Dr. Cuéllar's academic contributions include over three dozen peer-reviewed publications in the field of spine surgery, and he continues to participate in clinical research advancing the science of motion preservation. For more information, visit About Dr. Scott Adelman Dr. Scott Adelman is a board-certified physiatrist and a national leader in interventional spine care and endoscopic spine surgery. Based in Park City, Utah, Dr. Adelman has spent over two decades pioneering minimally invasive techniques that help patients avoid traditional open spine surgeries. With a background in physical medicine and rehabilitation, he has developed specialized expertise in outpatient endoscopic procedures, treating thousands of patients with chronic back and neck pain. Dr. Adelman continues to lecture nationally and internationally on advanced spine care techniques, with a professional focus on helping patients preserve spinal function and avoid unnecessary fusion surgeries. For more information, visit About the ADR Spine Top Doctors in Arthroplasty Program The ADR Spine Top Doctors in Arthroplasty Program recognizes and supports the nation's leading surgeons in motion preservation spine surgery. Founded by Dr. Todd H. Lanman, the program highlights physicians who meet rigorous standards for clinical excellence, surgical volume, and patient outcomes in total disc replacement (TDR) and other motion-preserving procedures. Program members are selected for their commitment to innovation, patient-centered care, and their expertise in restoring spinal motion for individuals suffering from degenerative spine conditions. For more information, visit Contact: Brandi Kamenar Brandi Kamenar Brand Management 310-734-6180 SOURCE: Cuéllar Spine View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
San Francisco Chronicle
28-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
New Nuggets coach David Adelman wants his team in tip-top condition and open to ideas
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray was located in the back of the room and so he heard the message first-hand from new Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman. Same with Julian Strawther, who took a seat in the front row. For the players not in attendance at Adelman's introductory news conference Wednesday, a quick recap: Adelman wants everyone in even better condition and open to new ideas come training camp. Because the Western Conference won't be getting any easier, Adelman insisted. It's up to the Nuggets to adjust behind a roster that revolves around three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Adelman wants his players to have a big voice, too, just like they did after he took over following the firing of coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with three games left in the regular season. "New ideas are good ideas,' Adelman said. 'I have to give them something to come back to that excites them." Adelman earned the promotion from interim to full-time head coach after a postseason run that saw the Nuggets get to a Game 7 against Oklahoma City in the second round before being knocked out of the playoffs. This with a thin bench and an injury-hampered starting five. Now, the work begins to put his own stamp on directing the Nuggets. He's gathered a wealth of knowledge through an array of NBA coaching mentors such as his father Rick Adelman, Sam Mitchell, Frank Vogel, the late Flip Saunders and, of course, Malone. 'Very prepared,' Adelman said of his level of readiness. "When you're around those people and you see how they run their business and their process, it's kind of a cheat code." 'Teams that get off to great starts usually at the end of the year have the best chance of being healthy in these big games,' explained Adelman, who's working on rounding out his coaching staff. 'But, yeah, that will be the expectation to come back in much better shape." One of the areas the Nuggets aim to address in the offseason is depth. The Nuggets ran out of steam in the Thunder series after beating the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games to advance out of the first round. 'Can they achieve that (championship goal) as currently constructed? I think the answer, as (Jokic) said after the playoffs, and it was obviously no," Kroenke Sports & Entertainment vice chairman Josh Kroenke said. "So we need to take a hard look at how we can raise our ceiling going forward, whether that's internally or externally. 'If you look at the teams still playing ... with a little bit of help, maybe a little bit of luck, maybe it could be us. But it's not. We're very conscious of that and how we need to go about improving.' Kroenke shocked the league last month when he fired Malone, the winningest coach in franchise history, and Booth after they helped bring home the franchise's first NBA title in 2023. It was Kroenke's way to rejuvenate the team's energy heading into the postseason. Next up for Kroenke, hiring a new GM. For now, Ben Tenzer is overseeing the role on an interim basis. The plan, Kroenke said, is to bring bring Adelman into the GM process at some point. 'The input will be relatively minimal," Kroenke said, "because what I'll be looking for is cohesion between those two." Added Adelman of the GM: "This business is about cohesion. It's all about just moving forward and winning. That's it. It's not about finding your best friend.' The Nuggets don't have a pick in the upcoming NBA draft. It may prove challenging to add depth without breaking up the core of Jokic, Murray, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun. That's where Denver's youth factors in and improvement from the likes of Strawther, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett and DaRon Holmes II, a first-round selection last year who tore an Achilles tendon in NBA Summer League. 'We're hungry to get better,' Strawther said. 'It's all fuel to the fire." As for the style of play, Adelman will add some wrinkles but defense will always be an important principle. 'We have to get back to being an execution-based team," Adelman said. "If that takes away some of our pace numbers, or whatever the analytics want to say, I think that's OK if it wins you a game in May, as opposed to playing a game in December. 'The majority of the time, if you want to win big, you've got to play slow. You've got to be efficient. You've got to be clean. So that will be things we'll talk about throughout the summer, going to training camp." ___
Fox Sports
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
New Nuggets coach David Adelman wants his team in tip-top condition and open to ideas
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray was located in the back of the room and so he heard the message first-hand from new Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman. Same with Julian Strawther, who took a seat in the front row. For the players not in attendance at Adelman's introductory news conference Wednesday, a quick recap: Adelman wants everyone in even better condition and open to new ideas come training camp. Because the Western Conference won't be getting any easier, Adelman insisted. It's up to the Nuggets to adjust behind a roster that revolves around three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Adelman wants his players to have a big voice, too, just like they did after he took over following the firing of coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with three games left in the regular season. "New ideas are good ideas,' Adelman said. 'I have to give them something to come back to that excites them." Adelman earned the promotion from interim to full-time head coach after a postseason run that saw the Nuggets get to a Game 7 against Oklahoma City in the second round before being knocked out of the playoffs. This with a thin bench and an injury-hampered starting five. Now, the work begins to put his own stamp on directing the Nuggets. He's gathered a wealth of knowledge through an array of NBA coaching mentors such as his father Rick Adelman, Sam Mitchell, Frank Vogel, the late Flip Saunders and, of course, Malone. 'Very prepared,' Adelman said of his level of readiness. "When you're around those people and you see how they run their business and their process, it's kind of a cheat code." Fitness, Adelman maintained, will be a key to a fast start — and health come playoff time. 'Teams that get off to great starts usually at the end of the year have the best chance of being healthy in these big games,' explained Adelman, who's working on rounding out his coaching staff. 'But, yeah, that will be the expectation to come back in much better shape." One of the areas the Nuggets aim to address in the offseason is depth. The Nuggets ran out of steam in the Thunder series after beating the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games to advance out of the first round. 'Can they achieve that (championship goal) as currently constructed? I think the answer, as (Jokic) said after the playoffs, and it was obviously no," Kroenke Sports & Entertainment vice chairman Josh Kroenke said. "So we need to take a hard look at how we can raise our ceiling going forward, whether that's internally or externally. 'If you look at the teams still playing ... with a little bit of help, maybe a little bit of luck, maybe it could be us. But it's not. We're very conscious of that and how we need to go about improving.' Kroenke shocked the league last month when he fired Malone, the winningest coach in franchise history, and Booth after they helped bring home the franchise's first NBA title in 2023. It was Kroenke's way to rejuvenate the team's energy heading into the postseason. Next up for Kroenke, hiring a new GM. For now, Ben Tenzer is overseeing the role on an interim basis. The plan, Kroenke said, is to bring bring Adelman into the GM process at some point. 'The input will be relatively minimal," Kroenke said, "because what I'll be looking for is cohesion between those two." Added Adelman of the GM: "This business is about cohesion. It's all about just moving forward and winning. That's it. It's not about finding your best friend.' The Nuggets don't have a pick in the upcoming NBA draft. It may prove challenging to add depth without breaking up the core of Jokic, Murray, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun. That's where Denver's youth factors in and improvement from the likes of Strawther, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett and DaRon Holmes II, a first-round selection last year who tore an Achilles tendon in NBA Summer League. 'We're hungry to get better,' Strawther said. 'It's all fuel to the fire." As for the style of play, Adelman will add some wrinkles but defense will always be an important principle. 'We have to get back to being an execution-based team," Adelman said. "If that takes away some of our pace numbers, or whatever the analytics want to say, I think that's OK if it wins you a game in May, as opposed to playing a game in December. 'The majority of the time, if you want to win big, you've got to play slow. You've got to be efficient. You've got to be clean. So that will be things we'll talk about throughout the summer, going to training camp." ___ AP NBA: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
New Nuggets coach David Adelman wants his team in tip-top condition and open to ideas
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray was located in the back of the room and so he heard the message first-hand from new Denver Nuggets coach David Adelman. Same with Julian Strawther, who took a seat in the front row. For the players not in attendance at Adelman's introductory news conference Wednesday, a quick recap: Adelman wants everyone in even better condition and open to new ideas come training camp. Because the Western Conference won't be getting any easier, Adelman insisted. It's up to the Nuggets to adjust behind a roster that revolves around three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Adelman wants his players to have a big voice, too, just like they did after he took over following the firing of coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth with three games left in the regular season. 'New ideas are good ideas,' Adelman said. 'I have to give them something to come back to that excites them.' Adelman earned the promotion from interim to full-time head coach after a postseason run that saw the Nuggets get to a Game 7 against Oklahoma City in the second round before being knocked out of the playoffs. This with a thin bench and an injury-hampered starting five. Now, the work begins to put his own stamp on directing the Nuggets. He's gathered a wealth of knowledge through an array of NBA coaching mentors such as his father Rick Adelman, Sam Mitchell, Frank Vogel, the late Flip Saunders and, of course, Malone. 'Very prepared,' Adelman said of his level of readiness. 'When you're around those people and you see how they run their business and their process, it's kind of a cheat code.' Fitness, Adelman maintained, will be a key to a fast start — and health come playoff time. 'Teams that get off to great starts usually at the end of the year have the best chance of being healthy in these big games,' explained Adelman, who's working on rounding out his coaching staff. 'But, yeah, that will be the expectation to come back in much better shape.' One of the areas the Nuggets aim to address in the offseason is depth. The Nuggets ran out of steam in the Thunder series after beating the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games to advance out of the first round. 'Can they achieve that (championship goal) as currently constructed? I think the answer, as (Jokic) said after the playoffs, and it was obviously no,' Kroenke Sports & Entertainment vice chairman Josh Kroenke said. 'So we need to take a hard look at how we can raise our ceiling going forward, whether that's internally or externally. 'If you look at the teams still playing … with a little bit of help, maybe a little bit of luck, maybe it could be us. But it's not. We're very conscious of that and how we need to go about improving.' Kroenke shocked the league last month when he fired Malone, the winningest coach in franchise history, and Booth after they helped bring home the franchise's first NBA title in 2023. It was Kroenke's way to rejuvenate the team's energy heading into the postseason. Next up for Kroenke, hiring a new GM. For now, Ben Tenzer is overseeing the role on an interim basis. The plan, Kroenke said, is to bring bring Adelman into the GM process at some point. 'The input will be relatively minimal,' Kroenke said, 'because what I'll be looking for is cohesion between those two.' Added Adelman of the GM: 'This business is about cohesion. It's all about just moving forward and winning. That's it. It's not about finding your best friend.' The Nuggets don't have a pick in the upcoming NBA draft. It may prove challenging to add depth without breaking up the core of Jokic, Murray, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun. That's where Denver's youth factors in and improvement from the likes of Strawther, Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett and DaRon Holmes II, a first-round selection last year who tore an Achilles tendon in NBA Summer League. 'We're hungry to get better,' Strawther said. 'It's all fuel to the fire.' Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. As for the style of play, Adelman will add some wrinkles but defense will always be an important principle. 'We have to get back to being an execution-based team,' Adelman said. 'If that takes away some of our pace numbers, or whatever the analytics want to say, I think that's OK if it wins you a game in May, as opposed to playing a game in December. 'The majority of the time, if you want to win big, you've got to play slow. You've got to be efficient. You've got to be clean. So that will be things we'll talk about throughout the summer, going to training camp.' ___ AP NBA:
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
David Adelman is Denver's man - thanks to Nikola Jokic?
Yahoo Sports senior NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor is joined by contributing writer Tom Haberstroh to discuss Denver's decision to give its interim head coach the permanent job and what it truly says about who's running the show for the Nuggets. Hear the full conversation on 'The Kevin O'Connor Show' and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript We did see the Nuggets hired a coach or got an extension. Advertisement That's right. Yes, David Adelman officially hired. Who's running the show there? Adelman got the got the extension, but is it Cronky is the is the acting? I do think the Cronky is really running the show, and I'll tell you what, if Minnesota gets swept here by KC or loses in 5, it sure as hell does make what Denver did all the more impressive. So, you know, I understand Adam and getting me an opportunity. I do. Yeah, uh, and Michael Malone, um, it seems like he might be in the running for some other jobs, maybe potentially this season. He's done a pretty good job, uh, in his short stint so far, uh, on ESPN, but Adelman, I like, I like, I like Malone as a broadcaster. Advertisement I like him. I think he could be really good. Yeah, yeah, and, and Adelman, I like him too in this position, um, you know, they're not making this higher without Jokic's blessing, right, in both directions of Malone out and Adelman in. Uh, I liked what he did against OKC in that series and pushing them to the brink and the different coverages. It, it just is really tough, you know, as a chef, you can't make a Michelin star meal without Michelin star ingredients, and sometimes with Adelman, it looked like he was, he was really searching for, for options when Michael Porter Junior couldn't. Move his arm above his shoulder and you're dealing with Russell Westbrook and at this stage of his career at this point in the season, it's just, it's not in the cards. Advertisement And so it's good to see that he gets the extension here, but it is confusing. Who's running the show there in Denver. They had Tim Connolly, they let him go over to Minnesota and you see what they're doing now. And then, of course, Calvin Booth got let go too, and you're seeing Kroenke talking about this hire and, and the future of the franchise. Uh, very interesting, that void, the power void there in Denver, and I wonder how, how they move forward with Adelman in that front office structure.
