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Mar 7, 2025
Arthrex Technology Enables First Ultra Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Orange County, California

Spine surgeon Richard Lee, MD, of Hoag Orthopedic Institute (HOI) in Irvine, California has successfully performed the first ultra minimally invasive single-portal endoscopic spine surgery in Orange County using Arthrex technology.

“The primary benefits of a single portal endoscopic spine surgery are reduced tissue and muscle disruption, with the possibility of shorter recovery time and a faster return to daily life,” said Dr. Lee. “Each patient we treated with this surgical technique had a single incision about the length of a pencil’s eraser, making this a truly breakthrough advancement in the treatment of spinal issues.”

Read HOI’s full press release and explore our ultra-minimally invasive treatment options at ArthrexEndoscopicSpine.com.