Trek to K2 Base Camp: The Savage Mountain
I wake in my minus 40-degree sleeping bag to the sound of our cook’s, “Good morning; tea or coffee?” As I sit up, reach for the coffee and peer out of my tent, my eyes …
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Hustle, Work, Think, Play: Sports & Neurosurgery
Return to Play following Concussion in Football: our NFL Experience Part 1
Part 1: This is the first article of a two part series describing the authors’ experience working with the NFL’s concussion protocol. American professional football is the epitome of a contact sport. Inherent in participation is …
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Dance and Neurosurgery: Parallels in Art and Science
The reader may be surprised to find dance highlighted amongst other sports. At first pass, the mention of dance might conjure thoughts of tutus and sugar plum fairies. Many consider a sport to not only …
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Baltimore Colts to Neurosurgery
“Make each day your masterpiece.” – John Wooden For as long as I can remember, I have loved sports! As far back as I can remember, I spent fall Sundays with my dad watching the Baltimore …
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The Football and Neurosurgery Connection
I come from a football family. My father was the founder of the Caribbean American Football League in my home in the Bahamas. My cousins Samari and Antrel Rolle played several seasons with All-Pro and …
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Ride for Life
My interest in cycling came out of necessity, secondary to injuries sustained during my youth from competitive downhill skiing and motocross racing. My right knee suffered several injuries, including meniscal and multiple ligamentous injuries requiring …
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