Recently on medical leave for two-months with a herniated disc in his lower back (L4/L5), photojournalist Patrick Smith returned to work in November 2010. Unfortunately, after 12 days, he reinjured his back and had surgery (L4-5 Laminectomy, discectomy with foraminotomy) on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010. This blog is a daily, wordy-glimpse into his pre-operation, surgery … Continue reading Back Focusing | Musings of a Photojournalist having Back Surgery | Patrick Smith