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    I briefly heard about a new surgery where they go through the side that is much less invasive and has a quicker recovery time. Unfortunately, I didn't hear all of the details. Can someone tell me what the procedure is called so I can research it? I might be having surgery soon, so any info anyone can give me would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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    It's called minimally invasive. More info can be found at http://www.iscoliosis.com I believe. It's done through the side like anterior surgeries, but the cuts are smaller.
    It's supposed to be easier to heal up from than the other approaches, but also works best on flexible curves that are rather on the smallish end of the surgery scale...
    Blair

    Dec 15th, 2003 @ age of 20
    Posterior Fusion and CD Horizon instrumentation T2-L1.
    Surgery by Dr. Herkowitz- Beaumont Hospital of Royal Oak, Michigan
    Excellent correction of 52 degree single left thoracolumbar curve. Slight curve remains in unfused lumbar region but seems stable.
    February 5, 2005- Failed Scar Revision Surgery
    September 17, 2005- 2nd Failed Scar Revision.

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