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Awake Spinal Fusion
For many patients facing Awake Spinal Fusion, the prospect of a lengthy operation can be daunting. However, a model shift is emerging, offering a more efficient and potentially less taxing approach. Awake spinal fusion, once a rarity, is increasingly demonstrating its ability to significantly reduce operating room time. This innovative technique allows surgeons to perform complex spinal procedures while the patient remains conscious, unlocking benefits that extend beyond mere time savings, potentially leading to faster recovery and a more positive surgical journey. This groundbreaking approach, which allows for complex spinal reconstructions with the patient awake, is consistently demonstrating a notable reduction in the time spent in the operating theatre, paving the way for a more streamlined and potentially less invasive surgical experience.