Here are five things to note:
1. Dr. Belanger started traveling to Ethiopia in 2010 to perform spinal surgeries. Spinal deformities are common in the country due to genetic diseases.
2. He will perform 12-hour spinal surgery on a young man with ankylosing spondylitis.
3. The procedure will involve two breaks, realignment and stabilization with screws and rods placed from the thoracic spine to the pelvis.
4. Dr. Belanger will also perform surgery on a teenager with severe scoliosis.
5. Dr. Belanger brought these patients from Ethiopia to perform surgery in Texas.
More articles on spine:
4 notes on the new Pennsylvania neurosurgery joint venture — Butler Health System, Heritage Valley partner
Dr. Brian Gantwerker on ‘Awakenings’ & how it influenced him as a spine surgeon
8 things for spinal surgeons to know for Thursday — Oct. 29, 2015
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.