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Dr. Adam Kanter describes the advantages of minimally invasive spine surgery.
Dr. Peter Gerszten discusses the advantages to spine radiosurgery treatment for patients at UPMC.
Drs. Kanter and Okonkwo discuss minimally invasive surgery for complex scoliosis, which may offer faster recovery and better outcomes.
Dr. Peter Gerszten discusses the advantages to kyphoplasty treatment for spine patients.
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