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5 Important Questions to Ask Your Spine Specialist Before Back Surgery
Each year more than 1 million spinal procedures are carried out in the USA alone. Americans, including those in the greater Las Vegas, NV area are an increasingly ‘at risk’ population for spinal injury and conditions.
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The Robotic Spine Institute of Las Vegas Perform First-Ever AR-Guided Robotic Spine Surgery
Dr. Kornelis Poelstra, Director of The Robotic Spine Institute of Las Vegas, recently led the first-ever spinal surgery procedure in the world using an xvision augmented reality headset paired with a surgical robot.
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Dr Poelstra Featured in Becker’s Spine Review
Dr. Poelstra of The Robotic Spine Institute of Las Vegas has been featured in Becker’s Spine Review. The discussion is on the impact of 3D Printing technology in spine surgery and how it has already become one of the most exciting developments in recent years.
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The Different Stages of Degenerative Disc Disease
A Guide to Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease According to the Spine Hospital at the Neurological Institute of New York, by the young age of 35, an estimated 30% of individuals will begin to display signs of disc degeneration. By age 60, greater than 90% of the population will experience some level of disc degeneration. Although […]
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What is Scoliosis or Flat Back Syndrome?
The human spine is a brilliant feat of biological engineering, capable of providing support, balance, rigidity and flexibility when needed. In it’s natural, ‘normal’ state, the spine has two opposing curves that create a natural S-like shape. These curves provide balance, positioning the head directly over the pelvis when looking at it from the side. […]
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Ways to Decompress The Spine at Home
Back pain impacts millions of adults across the United States every year, and is a leading cause of time off work and lost wages. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), more than 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their life. Although professional diagnosis and treatment […]
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