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Spinal Program

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Flower Osteotomy
An osteotomy is a surgical procedure where there is controlled breaking or cutting of the bone(s). A spinal osteotomy may be performed in cases where there is significant rigid deformity. In the case of a spinal osteotomy the surgeon will cut through the spinal bone(s) and realign it into the correct position.
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