The patient reported having bone-on-bone scoliosis, which worsened over time and softened her bones. Some bone in the spine was breaking and the metal from the first surgery was giving way. Dr. Garfin performed a combination of three major operations to remove the previous hardware, realign and stabilize the spine.
Read the KY3 report on the spine surgery performed by Dr. Steven Garfin.
Read other coverage on spine surgery:
– Latest Trends in Spine Surgery Techniques: Laser and Stem Cell Technology
– Spine Surgery Research: 3 Areas of Focus
– Spine Surgery in 2011 and Beyond: 7 Points About the Future of Spine Surgery
