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Dr. Rappard In The News
Two Investigators Find Endoscopic Spine Surgery to Be Safe and Effective at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Spine Intervention Society, Held July 28-August 1, 2015
Published: Nov 30, 2015
Drs George Rappard and Sandeep Sherlekar report that endoscopic discectomy for herniated disc causing back and leg pain is an effective and safe treatment. Independent investigators find significant improvement in pain and disability. See full article
Dr. George Rappard Opens Los Angeles Minimally Invasive Spine Institute
Published: Jun 22, 2015
George Rappard, MD, has opened the Los Angeles Minimally Invasive Spine Institute, a center for treatment of neck and back pain. The institute will use various treatment methods for management of spinal pain, including spinal injections and minimally...
Dr. George Rappard Takes Lead in New Minimally Invasive Surgery Trial
Published: Jun 22, 2015
George Rappard, MD, founder of the Los Angeles Minimally Invasive Spine Institute, is serving as the principal investigator of a clinical trial studying the Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion as a minimally invasive alternative for back pain...
Dr. George Rappard Presents Results on New Endoscopic Disc Pain Treatment at the 21st Annual Meeting of the International Spine Intervention Society
Published: Jun 22, 2015
The Los Angeles Minimally Invasive Spine Institute reports that endoscopic lumbar rhizotomy is a safe, minimally invasive surgery treatment for patients with moderate to severe back pain caused by arthritis of the lumbar spine facet joints. Further...
Dr. George Rappard Presents Results on Endoscopic Disc Pain Treatment at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Spine Radiology
Published: Jun 22, 2015
Endoscopic lumbar discectomy is a safe, minimally invasive surgery treatment for patients with moderate to severe back pain caused by a herniated disc. Patients exhibited marked improvement in pain scores. See full article
Washington D.C.'s Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Inducts Dr. George Rappard
Published: Jun 22, 2015
George Rappard, MD, has been inducted into Washington D.C.'s Alpha Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.Dr. Rappard is the director and founder of the Los Angeles Minimally Invasive Spine Institute. He is board-certified in radiology and...
