Awake Spinal Fusion—introducing the Rapid Recovery Spine Surgery protocol
Medically reviewed by Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon · Fellowship-Trained · Deputy Editor, Clinical Spine Surgery Published: April 13, 2024 · Last reviewed: March 9, 2026
Medically reviewed by Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon · Fellowship-Trained · Deputy Editor, Clinical Spine Surgery Published: April 13, 2024 · Last medically reviewed: March 9, 2026
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Awake Spinal Surgery
April 13, 2024
Awake Spinal Fusion—introducing the Rapid Recovery Spine Surgery protocol
The AO foundation is one of the oldest and most prestigious orthopedic organizations internationally. Dr. Sharan was invited to write a guest blog on his pioneering work in created a Rapid Recovery protocol for Spine Surgery.
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