…spinal journals, such as European Spine Journal, Spine Deformity Journal, Global Spine Journal, Journal of Orthopedic Surgery, IJSS, and Journal of Orthopedics and Traumatology. Dr. Balsano has performed an…

…Institute, National University Hospital, Singapore 2003 – Visiting Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alexandra Hospital 2004 Chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National University Hospital 2008 – Chair, University Orthopaedics,…

…a multidisciplinary network. And when surgery is required, he is able to perform the full spectrum of spinal procedures, from minimally invasive microsurgical techniques to complex anterior and posterior…

…clearly shown on radiographic imaging taken at least one year after the initial surgery, then repeat surgery is normally warranted, because the initial surgery has not been biotechnically successful…

…Special Surgery Edmund Chao, PhD, John Hopkins University School of Medicine Federico Girardi, MD, Hospital for Special Surgery Vijay K. Goel, PhD, University of Toledo Larry Khoo, MD, University…

…Alves, MD Todd Lanman, MD Frank Phillips, MD 4217 Massimo Balsano, MD, Moderator Arthroplasty vs. Fusion in Cervical Spine Surgery: When and Why https://isass.org/isass-past-insights-webinars/arthroplasty-vs-fusion-in-cervical-spine-surgery-when-and-why-mar-13-2021/ 20210313 Panel: Oscar L. Alves,…

…Preservation Technology, May 3-6, 2005, New York, New York Korean Chapter started—KOSAS President, Rudolf Bertagnoli Incoming President, Thierry Marnay Board Members: Charles Ray, MD, Founding Member, USA; Thierry Marnay,…

…laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), 1 interspace CPT Code 63035 – Lumbar laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), each additional interspace CPT Code 63047 – Lumbar laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy, single vertebral segment CPT Code 63048…

…Member Neel Anand, MD, USA /about/board-of-directors/morgan-lorio-md-facs/ President, US https://isass.org/about/board-of-directors/matthew-scott-young/?preview=true President, International https://isass.org/about/board-of-directors/ali-araghi-do/?preview=true President-elect, US https://isass.org/about/board-of-directors/avelino-parajon-md-spain/ President-elect, International…

…checked on the day of surgery. Any temperature over 100°F will automatically result in that person not being allowed in the facility. The standard checklist of any recent illness,…

…pain. Although patients may have the symptoms of low back pain, most spinal fusion surgery is performed for a variety of diagnoses associated with either gross or micro-radiological instability…

…consisting of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy. Failure to respond means continued pain that interferes with activities of daily living and/or results in functional disability; Additional or alternative…