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2023 SMISS Conference
Dr. J Alex Thomas of ABS Named Visionary of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery This year, Dr. J Alex Thomas of Atlantic Brain and Spine (ABS) was lauded for his excellence and innovation at the SMISS Annual Forum. Dr. Thomas received the 2023 Lateral Access Surgery Pioneer Award, in recognition of his advancement of the single position Extreme Lateral Interbody…
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New Study Shows Innovative Single-Position Technique Improves Outcomes for Patients
In September of 2021, Dr. J Alex Thomas of Atlantic Brain and Spine (ABS) published a landmark study in the Spine Journal, alongside colleagues from other acclaimed institutions. In this paper, Dr. Thomas and his collaborators showed that both Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) and Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) procedures can be performed while keeping…
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ABS’ Dr. Jeffrey Beecher Receives “Guardian Angel” Pin From Grateful Patient
You restored the fullness of my life,” said Susan Reilly of Wilmington, NC as she presented Dr. Jeffrey Beecher, of Atlantic Brain and Spine (ABS), with a “Guardian Angel” pin. These pins are presented as a token of gratitude by patients who have donated to Novant Health in someone’s honor. Ms. Reilly was moved to…