Day 6: Starting with a workout and breakfast, we prepared for the full day ahead. Hannah gave a lecture on neuromonitoring emphasized its role in reducing post-op complications. Hannah spoke of the value of real-time feedback on the functionality of the nervous system mid-operation. Hannah also took a playful jab…
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Day 1: After months of meticulous planning and packing, the day had finally arrived for our team to head to Uganda. Part of our team, including spine surgeons Dr. Isador Lieberman, Dr. Michael Hisey, spine fellow Dr. Kalin Fisher, and general surgeon/research associate Dr. Stanley Kisinde from Texas Back Institute…
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