Patient Education Resources
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Questions that you may want to ask before surgery
As with any surgery, there are potential benefits and risks associated with each procedure. Only your doctor can determine if you are a candidate for a surgical procedure. If your doctor has recommended surgery to relieve your neck or back pain, here are some questions that you may want to ask before surgery.
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Assistance in gaining coverage for medically necessary surgery
Globus Medical offers the GREAT program to assist in gaining coverage for medically necessary surgery to improve the quality of life for patients.
Read more about surgical procedures
These brochures will help you understand more about general conditions, information about surgical procedures and provide information on what to expect from surgery.
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Disclaimer:
The material on this website is intended to be an educational resource only and is not meant to be a warranty or to replace a conversation between a patient and their physician or member of their health care team. Please consult a physician for a complete list of indications, contraindications, precautions, warnings, clinical results and other important medical information that pertains to this procedure. The decision to receive medical treatment is individualized to the patient and the patient’s symptoms. The information presented on this site may not apply to your condition, treatment or its outcome, as surgical techniques vary and complications can occur. It is important to discuss the viability of any surgical procedure with a physician to decide the right treatment option.