On Demand LibraryPopular Minimally Invasive Procedures FeaturedShow Date 2009-06-03 Listen to this show 
 Guest(s) Choll Kim, MD Topic Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) Topic Info Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is comprised of surgical techniques that use small incisions. Smaller incisions have a lower impact on muscle tissues, and thus offer a quicker recovery time for patients. This program overviews some of the most effective MISS procedures available today. Guest Info Dr. Kim is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and received advanced spine fellowship training in spine surgery at the Mayo Clinic. He specializes in complex spine surgery using minimally invasive techniques. He treats a wide variety of spinal conditions, including degenerative disc disease, adult spinal deformity (scoliosis, kyphosis), spinal tumors, infections, and spinal fractures. He is a nationally known expert in the field of computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery using image guidance and computer-assisted navigation technologies. Dr. Kim graduated cum laude from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Kim is Executive Director of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, which was formed in 2006. Website Host Deborah Watson  Reviews (0)
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