spinal endoscopy

Composite photo of Dr. Jeff Golan performing a spinal endoscopy. Above, he manipulates an ultra-thin surgical tool that has been inserted through a very narrow metal tube into the patient’s spine. Below, Dr. Golan watches a pair of screens that show two x ray views of the spine (at left and centre) and real-time video of the impact of his tiny tool on spinal tissue

JGH is first in Quebec to offer new type of minimally invasive spinal surgery

The moment Jennifer Orr felt her right leg buckle, she knew she was in serious trouble. She’d been lifting some heavy equipment and was…