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  • Jun 6, 2016

    Spine Surgery Featured on CBS News

    CBS News Features The Florida Spine Institute’s Ability to Perform Complex Spine Surgery to Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery CBS News recently featured neurosurgeons Dr. Robert Kowalski and Dr. Christopher Koebbe along with the Director of Pain Management, Dr. Ashraf Hanna from the Florida Spine Institute.  During the interview, they reviewed why it is crucial to […]

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  • Apr 4, 2016

    Cutting-Edge Artificial Disc Replacement Surgery on CBS News

    This week, the Florida Spine Institute’s Dr. Ashraf Hanna and Dr. Scott Webb were on a CBS News segment to discuss artificial disc replacement surgery and the latest advances in spine surgery. The CBS segment featured the new cutting-edge procedure, Artificial Disc Replacement, which is changing lives and revolutionizing treatment of chronic back and neck […]

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  • Aug 8, 2015

    FDA Approves New Artificial Cervical and Lumbar Disc Replacement

    Disc Replacement at Florida Spine Institute

    Just as a knee or hip replacement substitutes the worn out bone, artificial disc replacement surgery involves replacing a painful disc with an artificial one. Artificial disc replacement surgery may be performed on the lower back (lumbar spine) or the neck (cervical spine). Artificial discs are designed to stimulate the form and function of the […]

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  • Jul 7, 2015

    Breakthrough Ketamine Infusion Therapy Relieves Chronic Pain

    Florida Spine Institute Ketamine Infusion Therapy

    When other more conventional pain treatments have failed or are non-effective, Florida Spine Institute offers Ketamine infusion therapy treatments for those suffering from chronic pain. Chronic pain can be affectedly altered or even eliminated by Ketamine infusions. Pain that is neuropathic in origin is most responsive. Ketamine infusions are released into the bloodstream intravenously. This […]

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  • Jul 7, 2015

    More Surgeries Now Being Performed on an Outpatient Basis

    Florida Spine Institute Outpatient Surgery

    Outpatient surgery has grown in popularity due to the rise in improved technology. It keeps hospital costs down, and saves time that would otherwise be spent in the hospital. In fact, outpatient surgery centers are often preferred by patients for minor surgical procedures. Florida Spine Institute’s C-Med Ambulatory Surgery Center is designed exclusively for outpatient […]

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