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Thomas M Wascher, MD, FACS Spine Surgeon Appleton Wisconsin

One of the Nation’s Safest Cervical Spine Surgeons — Dr. Tom Wascher, MD, FACS

April 14, 2026 No Comments Wascher Spine

Dr. Tom Wascher, MD, FACS is a Newsweek America's Best Spine Surgeon and 13-time Castle Connolly Top Doctor with 30+ years of published surgical outcomes data.

When Should Cervical Radiculopathy Be Referred for Surgical Evaluation?

April 1, 2026 No Comments Wascher Spine

A Clinical Guide for Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and Primary Care Physicians Introduction Cervical radiculopathy is a common and frequently encountered neurologic condition resulting from compression and/or inflammation of a cervical…

Anterior Cervical Decompression | Wascher Cervical Spine Institute

MRI Findings That Require Referral for Cervical Spine Disease

March 31, 2026 No Comments Tom Wascher

A clinical guide for chiropractors, physical therapists, and primary care physicians on MRI findings that require referral for cervical spine disease — covering spinal cord compression, T2 signal change, severe…

Anterior cervical corpectomy removes damaged vertebral bone to relieve spinal cord compression. Dr. Wascher performs this complex procedure with precision.

Early Signs of Cervical Myelopathy

March 27, 2026 No Comments Tom Wascher

A Clinical Guide for Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, and Primary Care Physicians Introduction Cervical myelopathy represents a progressive spinal cord dysfunction resulting from mechanical compression, vascular compromise, or both, within the…

The current state of stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine in cervical spine disease.

March 11, 2026 No Comments Tom Wascher

ervical spine disease, including conditions like cervical arthritis, herniated cervical disks, and spinal cord injury, has historically relied on both conservative and surgical treatment to provide optimal outcomes. In recent…

Obesity and Its Implications for Cervical Spine Surgery

March 10, 2026 No Comments Tom Wascher

The unique requirements created by cervical spine surgery on the obese patient are discussed in this article. For successful outcomes, obese patients need to be optimized medically during the pre-operative…

Management of multiple cervical disc herniations in the patient with axial (midline) neck pain

July 31, 2025 No Comments Tom Wascher

Although many patients harbor herniated cervical discs and degenerated joints, only a fraction of these abnormalities are symptomatic and need to be treated. The great majority of cervical surgeries are…

Anterior Cervical Corpectomy | Wascher Cervical Spine Institute

Use of External Electrical Bone Stimulators to Promote Cervical Fusion

July 9, 2025 No Comments Tom Wascher

Use of an electrical bone stimulator after cervical fusion surgery has proven to be a safe, effective way to enhance formation of bone and improve the outcomes. This article reviews…

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