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Anders Cohen Is Highly Experienced In Treating Sports-Related Spinal Injuries

When a person is forced to stop playing a sport because of a spinal injury, it can be heartbreaking. Luckily, spine surgeons like Anders Cohen are able to help. Dr. Cohen is highly skilled and experienced in treating spine conditions to help get athletes recover from sports-related injuries.

Although playing sports can keep a person in shape, it can take its toll on the body. Professional athletes who play rough contact sports regularly take a beating that can result in serious spine injuries. Amateurs who regularly play sports may find that, over the years, they may develop injuries and back problems. Also, people who do not perform proper warm-up exercises before playing can also risk injury. In severe cases, injuries may force an athlete to stop playing altogether.

Anders Cohen, who played tennis professionally before he became a neurosurgeon, fully understands the impact a spinal injury can have on an athlete, whether professional or amateur. Dr. Cohen’s skill in using minimally invasive procedures has been invaluable to athletes who require surgery to treat their spine problems.

Minimally invasive techniques have gained ground in the area of spine surgery because of the lower risk potential and shorter recovery rate. These modern techniques allow for smaller incisions and do not require the surgeon to cut through muscle. They also allow for the preservation of soft tissue.

Anders Cohen has performed hundreds of surgeries using minimally invasive techniques to the satisfaction of his patients, including athletes. Dr. Cohen’s patients are able to leave the hospital as early as 24 to 48 hours after surgery. Depending on their physical condition and with rehabilitation, athletes under Dr. Cohen’s care are able to make a full recovery.

Dr. Cohen has gained international acclaim for his work in using minimally invasive procedures to treat brain and spine disorders. He is adept at using cutting edge technologies, including XLIF, AxiaLIF (Trans 1), dynamic spine stabilization and endoscopic and minimally invasive muscle preservation techniques.