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Cervical and Thoracolumbar Spinal Deformity Treatment Strategies, Part III: Case Examples

Cervical and Thoracolumbar Spinal Deformity Treatment Strategies, Part III: Case Examples

Cervical and Thoracolumbar Spinal Deformity Treatment Strategies, Part III: Case Examples

Overview

Lee Tan, MD discusses three recent cervical spine and thoracolumbar spinal deformity cases and the surgical interventions used to treat these diverse conditions.

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December 17, 2018

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Lee Tan, MD

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Dr. Lee Tan is a neurosurgeon specializing in both minimally invasive and traditional open surgical techniques for patients with various spinal disorders.

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