Surgical Treatments & Services

As a last resort, Dr. Johnson may recommend a surgical option. Rob brings a unique skillset not available anywhere else in Idaho. The Idaho Back Institute is the only place in Idaho where patients can have an endoscopic spine surgery. This is an outpatient spine surgery performed through a single incision that is only a centimeter long, the least invasive technique for any spine surgery. Click for more information.

World’s First!

Dr. Robert Johnson, recently performed the world’s first direct lateral sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion surgery using the Mazor X robotic system. He also revolutionized the surgery by inserting implants using a much more advanced minimally invasive technique.

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World’s First!

Dr. Robert Johnson, recently performed the world’s first direct lateral sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion surgery using the Mazor X robotic system. He also revolutionized the surgery by inserting implants using a much more advanced minimally invasive technique.

Watch The Video Below

Read The Press Release

Surgical Treatments & Services

As a last resort, Dr. Johnson may recommend a surgical option. Rob brings a unique skillset not available anywhere else in Idaho. The Idaho Back Institute is the only place in Idaho where patients can have an endoscopic spine surgery. This is an outpatient spine surgery performed through a single incision that is only a centimeter long, the least invasive technique for any spine surgery. Click for more information.