Spine Surgery Patient Stories

	Meet Dolores When Dolores needed surgery to correct a severe curve in her spine, she turned to the experts at UPMC to help her get back to being the active and energetic person she once was. Learn more »
	Meet Kersten This busy bank employee, faced with living with severe and debilitating back pain, found relief and a speedy recovery through minimally invasive XLIF® surgery at UPMC. Learn more »
	Meet Hannah When a near fatal car accident severely fractured this high school senior’s spine, the experts at UPMC were able to correct the damage using advanced, minimally invasive surgery. Learn more »
	Meet Michael This hardworking outdoor enthusiast, faced with debilitating back pain, turned to the experts at UPMC for relief. Learn more »
	Meet Denis When this avid hockey player began having severe leg pain caused by lumbar stenosis and a herniated disc, he nearly had to hang up his skates for good. Learn more »
	Meet Anjelita This passionate gardener started to experience severe leg pain, turned to the experts at UPMC for relief. Learn more »

Spine Radiosurgery: An Alternative Approach
Dr. Peter Gerszten discusses the advantages to spine radiosurgery treatment for patients.