Pacific Spine Specialists thanks Dr. Keenen for many years of excellent spine care. Please click here to read his retirement letter to his patients.
Minimally invasive back surgery has been used for many years now, and what this means has changed over time. Next generation minimally invasive techniques leave the strong muscle fibers attached to the spine, allowing strength to be maintained. Just as placing a phone call has transformed from the dial phone on a desk to the smart phone in your hand, minimally invasive surgery has changed the way many spine problems are treated, allowing for earlier mobilization and less early postoperative pain.
Read moreThe most widely shared statistic regarding back pain is that an estimated 80% of adults will experience low back pain...