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When is Spine Surgery the Next Right Step?

For anyone who has suffered from back pain and especially for those whose pain is considered chronic (pain that has persisted for three months or longer), there are numerous possible treatment “options” abound—some even boasting the promise to “cure” or offer lasting relief. From gadgets peddled on the Internet, activities or exercises suggested by well-meaning friends and loved ones and yes, even those treatments recommended by health care providers, there is no shortage of ways to approach back pain management.

As a spine surgeon, I am often the final few steps on a patient’s journey to find lasting back pain relief. Depending on where the road has taken them, I sometimes encounter…

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International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery

The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery - Is a global, scientific and educational society. SAS is dedicated to advancing major evolutionary steps in spine surgery.