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DOUG ROBINSON: HOOPS STAR MIKEY JACOBSEN IS FIGHTING BACK

Click here to read full story featuring Dr. Dennis Crandall By Doug Robinson, Deseret News Mikey Jacobsen might be the most remarkable prep basketball player in the state, but almost no one knows it. A two-year starter at point guard for Woods Cross High, he's averaging about 5 points, 2 assists and 1 steal a game — modest numbers unless you know the rest of the story.
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DR. CHANG'S VISIT TO CHINA - FEATURED ON CBS 5

In case you missed it, here is the story on Dr. Chang's visit to educate surgeons and fix some serious cases of scoliosis. Thank you CBS 5's Elizabeth Erwin and photographer Mike!
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MY EXPERIENCE IN CHINA

In August, I spent two weeks in China and returned with incredible stories from my experience. There were two purposes to the trip to China. The first was to teach the latest techniques of deformity surgery to Chinese surgeons by invitation of their professors. To that extent, I helped them with several selected, difficult cases and also spent several days lecturing at their annual orthopaedic conference.
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Recovering from a back breaker

This is the story of Jackie Puhls' recovery from her back surgery with Dr. Michael Chang at St. Josephs Hospital. Featured on KPNX 12 News Today on July 30, 2012 6AM.
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How to choose the right backpack for your child

Dr. Michael Chang discusses how to choose the right backpack on Good Morning Arizona, August 1, 2012 8AM.
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Dr. Jason Datta

Green Living Magazine - Are Heels and Purses Killing your Back?

A typical workday for many women today often involves big stress to her back and neck. So, how can women survive the work week without incurring spine pain that dampens the weekend? In many cases, simple changes can bring significant relief in reducing back and neck pain complaints. Here are a few tips to make the "typical workday" easier on your back. PURSES Breathe easy – purses don't need to be eliminated, just downsized a bit. By examining cl…
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KAZT Morning Scramble interview with Dr. Terrence Crowder

Dr. Terrence Crowder discusses many areas of spine surgery, including the use of a robot at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Aired on June 8, 2012.
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New robot makes back surgery safer, less painful

This story was featured on CBS 5 Morning News on May 7, 2012. The video features Terrance Crowder, MD and the Mazor robot used at Mercy Gilbert Hospital.
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Unbreakable - 12 News

This is the story of Dr. Chang's "back breaking" innovative surgery at St. Josephs Hospital. We can't wait to show you how well Jackie is doing in a few weeks on 12 News.
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Georgann Yara

Spine surgeon revives patients' joy of life

Full article: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/2012/04/16/20120416business-backbone.html Shortly after opening the Sonoran Spine in 1998, Dr. Dennis Crandall discovered that performing the duties of a spine surgeon was somewhat easier than being a business owner. Years of medical school and countless hours in the operating room spent on one of the most intricate and risky parts of the human body did little to educate the…
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