UT Southwestern Medical Center physicians take complex medical information about surgical spine intervention and describe it to patients in easy-to-understand terms. In addition, we also offer patients access to educational materials that will help them to learn more about surgical procedures and why they are candidates for the treatment prescribed.
Patient education can make a significant difference in how patients approach spine surgery. In addition to access to UT Southwestern’s health-care professionals, patients may consult other educational materials such as those listed below to better understand what to expect before, during and after treatment.
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