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An estimated 10 million adults suffer from chronic backpain, a condition that can limit activity. The new Extreme Lateral InterbodyFusion (XLIF) procedure offers patients a safe, effective and less invasivealternative to traditional spine surgery. Dr. William Smith, neurosurgeon,explains.
Endoscopic Transthoracic Sympathectomy is asurgical treatment to help patients suffering from Hyperhidrosis,otherwise known as excessive sweating. (Dr.Smith) Channel 3 News,Las Vegas (7-28-05; 11pm)
Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) is aminimally invasive procedure which offers patients a safe and effectivealternative to traditional spinal surgery. (Dr.Smith) Courtesty ofUniversity Medical Center Channel 4, UMC Digest, Las Vegas(2005)
Charite Artificial Disc Surgery is usedinstead of spinal fusion to help 20 year old patient with a herniateddisc. (Dr.Smith) Channel 3 News,Las Vegas (6-6-05; 4pm)
"MiracleBoy" - Dr. Anson performsDecompressive Craniectomy on 5 year old Joey Infantino after a 400pound television fell on his head. (Dr.Anson) Fox5 News, Las Vegas (5-17-05; 10pm)
