I came across this web site today and it makes me feel better about my surgery which will not be minimally invasive.
SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT
Last Revision November 4th, 2009
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Scoliosis Research Institute
Ronald Blackman M.D.
1073 Hubert Road
Oakland, CA. 94610
For curriculum vita and photo Dr. Blackman.
NOTE: Here and at the end of this page is a link to the technique of minimally invasive spine surgery for scoliosis. Please read the entire page prior to clicking onto just this technique.IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT I NO LONGER RECOMMEND THIS TECHNIQUE except for a few specific instances which includes removal of ligaments and disc for loosening up a stiff curve prior to posterior fusion. DESPITE my DEVELOPMENT OF THE TECHNIQUE I BELIEVE BETTER APPROACHES (posterior pedicle screws) HAVE OCCURRED WITH BETTER CORRECTION,and LOWER FAILURE RATES
SCOLIOSIS TREATMENT
Last Revision November 4th, 2009
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scoliosis Research Institute
Ronald Blackman M.D.
1073 Hubert Road
Oakland, CA. 94610
For curriculum vita and photo Dr. Blackman.
NOTE: Here and at the end of this page is a link to the technique of minimally invasive spine surgery for scoliosis. Please read the entire page prior to clicking onto just this technique.IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT I NO LONGER RECOMMEND THIS TECHNIQUE except for a few specific instances which includes removal of ligaments and disc for loosening up a stiff curve prior to posterior fusion. DESPITE my DEVELOPMENT OF THE TECHNIQUE I BELIEVE BETTER APPROACHES (posterior pedicle screws) HAVE OCCURRED WITH BETTER CORRECTION,and LOWER FAILURE RATES
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