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Surgical Innovation Saves Retired Marine From Back Pain
When Gunnery Sergeant Jeff Morin set out to train his recruits in 1993, he never expected to end the experience in a wheelchair. After a recruit fell from a rope ladder onto Morin’s shoulders, though, the Marine found himself with a paralyzed leg and in need of emergency back surgery. That surgical procedure, despite being…
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Tailoring the Procedure to the Patient: A New Approach to Spine Surgery
At Atlantic Brain and Spine (ABS), we recognize that each patient comes to us with a specific set of needs and circumstances. That’s why we partner with excellent innovators and leaders in the field of medical technology, such as NuVasive. Recently, ABS’ own Dr. J Alex Thomas partnered with NuVasive to explain the benefits of…
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Innovative Surgical Technique Improves Operation Efficiency and Patient Outcomes
One of the most common minimally invasive spine surgeries is known as Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF). When a patient suffers from conditions such as scoliosis or degenerative disc disease, LLIF can stabilize the spine and help minimize painful motions. This is done by making a one-inch incision near the waist and inserting a bone…