Joseph Cox, MD, in August performed the procedure called the prone transpsoas technique, which implants a spacer between the vertebrae to improve space for the nerve roots.
The prone transpsoas technique is a single-position surgery that enables surgeons to place rods and screws into the spine without having to manually rotate the patient.
Dr. Cox expects more patients to opt for the minimally invasive technique at his practice.
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