Norton Leatherman Spine receives referrals for simple and complex spine conditions
By Rebecca Hall The orthopedic spine surgeons at Norton Leatherman Spine are internationally recognized for their expertise in spine care. So, it’s no surprise that they receive referrals for complex spine conditions from physicians throughout […]
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Tiger Woods’ surgery: Anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) to repair L5/S1 disc
Tiger Woods’ back surgery (Anterior lumbar interbody fusion – ALIF) was performed just less than two years before his comeback victory in the 2019 Masters. The procedure is a less invasive way to repair the […]
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Norton Leatherman Spine reveals increase in cases of osteomyelitis
Physicians are seeing more cases of an otherwise rare spine infection — osteomyelitis — that can be caused by injecting bacteria along with heroin. A recent Norton Leatherman Spine study took a closer look at […]
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Research is spine group’s hallmark
It’s not unusual for the presence and expertise of Norton Leatherman Spine surgeons to be requested at medical conferences around the world. This year alone, Norton Leatherman Spine physicians served as keynote speakers at spine […]
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Robotics technology proves successful for spine surgery patients
Jeffrey L. Gum, M.D., orthopedic spine surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine, spoke with Orthopedics This Week at the North American Spine Society (NASS) annual conference about the latest in robotics-assisted surgery. Robotics technology increases reliability, […]
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What you missed from the 2018 Spine Symposium
The 2018 Spine Symposium, provided by Norton Healthcare and Norton Leatherman Spine Center took place on Sept. 14 at the Seelbach Hilton. The objectives for information presented at the symposium were to be able to: […]
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Severe scoliosis cases on the rise in children
John R. Dimar, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Norton Leatherman Spine Center believes the lack of scoliosis screenings in schools across the country may be contributing to the increase in severe scoliosis cases. Many school districts […]
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Top Surgeons as voted by peers
Few things are more trusted than a doctor’s recommendation – which is why being named a Top Surgeon, according to fellow doctors, is so meaningful. To all the talented and dedicated Norton Medical Group surgeons […]
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Norton Healthcare purchases the Mazor X robotic surgical system
Norton Healthcare now has the Mazor X robotic surgical system — technology that can help reduce pain and make recovery time shorter following spine surgery. The purchase of the system was made possible with funding from […]
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Scoliosis treatment options at Norton Healthcare
Specialists with Norton Leatherman Spine and Norton Children’s Orthopedics of Louisville can diagnose and treat pediatric patients with mild, moderate or severe scoliosis. Scoliosis may be a concern if a child’s shoulders are uneven, a […]
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