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Dr. Goebel is featured in this News 13 health segment about Kyphoplasty. This procedure is used to treat compression fractures in the spine, which result in immobilizing pain. The video below illustrates one patient's story of pain relief, and her return to full motion living.

Dr. Goebel presents an overview of Kyphoplasty. This procedure is used to treat compression fracture of vetebrae by restoring bone height. The intended outcome of kyphoplasty is pain relief and improved mobility.

Dr. Goebel was a guest speaker at the annual North Carolina Occupational Health Nurse Association Meeting on March 17, 2011.  He discussed the evaluation and treatment of the injured worker with low back conditions.  His thoughts and comments were well received by the more than 100 attendees. 

Dr. Goebel received training and certification for a minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion technique on January 22, 2011.  He is one of the first spinal surgeons to be trained in Western North Carolina by SI-Bone, Inc.  The proceedure is designed to treat pain originating from dysfuctional sacroiliac joints. 

Dr. Goebel sucessfully recertified for the practice of the specialty of orthopaedic surgery through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery on January 1, 2011.  This rigorous evaluation and testing process ensures that the practicing physician is maintaining excellent practice standards.

Dr. Michael Goebel, one of two fellowship trained spine and general orthopedic physicians at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint’s Asheville office, attended the North American Spine Society meeting on October 5, 2010 in Orlando, FL.  Dr. Goebel characterized the meeting as an excellent opportunity to continue to expand on his knowledge about current and future orthopedic spine treatments.