Dr. Michael Gordon to Teach "Advanced Techniques in Less Invasive Spine Surgery"

On July 20th, some of the top spine surgeons will be gathering in Las Vegas to teach a course in Advanced Techniques in Less Invasive Spine Surgery. Newport Orthopedic Institute is please that Dr. Michael Gordon will be one of five physicians to teach this new technology & surgical techniques course for spinal surgeons from across the nation. This one-day program, which will focus on Stryker spinal surgical products, is one step in the advancement of minimally invasive spine surgery. By using these advanced techniques, patients will have a "faster recover, less bleeding, shorter hospitalizations" according to Dr. Gordon. "We are seeing a steady improvement in surgical techniques and these innovations will continue in the future."

Dr. Gordon and the spinal team at Newport Orthopedic Institute continue to advance their spinal techniques which allow our patients to have the benefits of minimally invasive spinal surgeries. As a leader in the industry, Dr. Gordon has been approached to teach and leave his colleagues in the education of techniques that have been developed individually and in concert with the industry as a whole. "It is always an honor to teach other physicians new surgical procedures... I am gratified that our experience in minimally invasive spine surgery at Hoag Hospital is recognized nationally".