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Eligibility of Outpatient Spine Surgery Candidates in a Single Private Practice

December 1, 2017 November 16, 2020 / LES RESEARCH

Here, Becker’s ASC Review highlights 4 key points from this LES Society study conducted in part by The LESS Institute team. Scientific Paper Chin KR1,2, Pencle FJR2, Coombs AV3, Packer CF3, Hothem EA3, Seale JA2. Interested medical professionals can read through the full paper, also published in Clinical Spine Surgery, here. STUDY DESIGN Level III. PURPOSE To retrospectively review the eligibility of surgical patients meeting …

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Feel Jollier All Season Long with These Healthy Holiday Choices

November 17, 2017 November 16, 2020 / HEALTH & WELLNESS

Content compiled by Esther Rodriguez & Ana Williams The holidays are so close, we can practically taste that home cooked comfort food. With all the creaminess and goodness it’s no wonder the average American gains a few pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years. Fortunately for us, this season doesn’t have to consist of dodging one food-focused frenzy after …

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Maximum Flavor, Minimal Guilt: Six Surprising Pumpkin Health Benefits

November 3, 2017 November 16, 2020 / HEALTH & WELLNESS

It’s a fruit! It’s a squash! It’s a PUMPKIN. Who doesn’t love pumpkin season? From classic decor to seasonally tasty treats, this fall favorite has become a true symbol of autumn. Luckily for us, this season’s ‘superfood’ has health benefits galore – and doesn’t have to be another major indulgence among holiday madness. Check out these six …

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Five (More) Quick Fixes for a Healthy Diet

August 2, 2017 November 16, 2020 / Uncategorized

A Dietitian Gives us the Skinny on Healthy Eating Content by Kristina Ghafari, MS, RD, LDN, guest contributor SHOP THE PERIMETER OF THE GROCERY STORE. This ensures you’re shopping mostly for produce, proteins and dairy. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE LEAN PROTEIN IN YOUR DIET. Lean protein, along with fiber and healthy fats, help with satiety to …

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Wellness Wednesdays: Safety on the Job

July 12, 2017 November 16, 2020 / HEALTH & WELLNESS

The importance of safety on the job goes far beyond the individual – it affects families, careers and futures. The LESS Institute is proud to be Department of Labor (DOL) approved to receive worker’s compensation patients in their network, as well as in Rockport Healthcare Network – a national network services solution. In 2016 alone, there …

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Working Alongside the LESS Institute: an Intern’s Gratitude

July 7, 2017 November 16, 2020 / COMPANY CULTURE

The LESS Institute is so proud to have hosted Sema Santana, a high school junior from Arizona, for one week during an internship at our Florida offices. During her time, Sema was able to experience the fields of orthopedic surgery, sports medicine and chiropractic medicine by spending time with some world class providers. Big thank …

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Clinical Outcomes With Midline Cortical Bone Trajectory Pedicle Screws Versus Traditional Pedicle Screws in Moving Lumbar Fusions From Hospitals to Outpatient Surgery Centers

July 1, 2017 November 16, 2020 / LES RESEARCH

Scientific Paper Chin KR1, Pencle FJR, Coombs AV, Elsharkawy M, Packer CF, Hothem EA, Seale JA. Interested medical professionals can read through the full paper, also published in Clinical Spine Surgery, here. STUDY DESIGN Level III. OBJECTIVE To report on the outcomes of midline cortical bone trajectory (CBT) pedicle screw surgical technique for posterior lumbar fixation in the outpatient surgery center (OSC) …

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15-Year-Old Jamaican Girl Appreciates Life Changing Scoliosis Surgery in Jamaica by Dr. Kingsley R. Chin

May 30, 2017 November 16, 2020 / Patient Spotlight

On a late Saturday night in May, an unlikely group of people’s paths crossed in a small operating room in the University Hospital of the West Indies. It was hot, and beads of sweat formed on the doctors’ foreheads above their surgical masks. Outside the O.R., the windows in the hallways were open to catch …

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Wellness Wednesdays: Rest Up! May is “Better Sleep Month”

May 24, 2017 November 16, 2020 / HEALTH & WELLNESS

Rest up! May is Better Sleep Month and we’re here to remind you of the major benefits of prioritizing your sleep – giving you even more reason to hit that snooze button. BENEFITS OF SLEEP THAT MIGHT JUST SURPRISE YOU STRENGTHEN YOUR MEMORY SKILLS Sleep can help strengthen memories and your brain can even practice previously learned skills …

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The LESS Institute Gives Back: Jamaica’s First A-CIFT SoloFuse-P Case

May 16, 2017 November 16, 2020 / LES RESEARCH

On July 3, 2015 Dr. Kingsley R. Chin of the LESS Institute in Florida and Jamaican Neurosurgeon Dr. Franz Pencle performed a Less Exposure Surgery procedure on a middle age, male patient who suffered from severe myelopathy (spinal cord compression) due to a progressive degenerative disorder. The procedure took place at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Before …

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