Spinal surgery: Medical professionals and consumers worldwide may watch
as expert spinal surgeon Vivek P. Kushwaha, M.D., demonstrates an
innovative, effective surgical procedure to treat severe, chronic back
pain during a live, global webcast at 5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
(23:30 UTC) on Monday,Dec. 13. The surgery, which will be performed at
Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas, is a transforaminal lumbar
interbody fusion (TLIF), an effective option that can be safer than
more traditional spinal surgeries. "We have performed more than 200
TLIF procedures to treat spondylolisthesis and degenerative disc
disease, and to correct failed back surgery," Dr. Kushwaha said.
"Because of the high fusion rates and good clinical outcomes from these
patients, we have found the TLIF procedure to be the most effective
technique in managing these complex spinal problems." Sixty to 90
percent of the population will experience lower back pain. TLIF enjoys
a high success rate because it supports and generates bone growth on
both sides of the spine. The Webcast program is second in a series
sponsored by Memorial Hermann Healthcare System and affords medical
professionals and consumers the opportunity to view cutting-edge
surgical procedures live on the Internet from anywhere in the world.
