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Laser Spine Surgery: Medical Magic Or Marketing Ploy? Laser Spine Surgery: Medical Magic Or Marketing Ploy?
Laser Spine Surgery: Medical Magic Or Marketing Ploy? When it comes to spine and back surgery, a name doesn't always tell the whole story. Many people incorrectly believe that a laser is the main surgical tool used in laser spine surgery and that it eliminates the need for a surgical incision. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. According to Dr. Scott Simon, a neurosurgeon with Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, the use of a laser in spine surgery is often more of a marketing gimmick than surgical innovation. “The laser is only used to remove the soft tissue over the spine after a small incision has been made,” said Simon.…

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