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Spinal Surgery

Awake spine surgery credited with short recovery time for patients

  • Jul 11, 2025

Patient reunites with doctors who gifted him a Christmas miracle

  • Dec 20, 2023

Young karate star gets words of encouragement after diagnosis

  • Jun 27, 2023

Woman set to run NYC Marathon following spinal surgery

  • Nov 7, 2021

Brooklyn dancer getting second chance thanks to new spine procedure

  • Mar 6, 2021

Boy who had spine fixed while in the womb turns 1

  • Nov 25, 2020

Spinal cord injury patients rehabilitate online during pandemic

  • Aug 26, 2020

Mom wins fight for $2 million medicine for infant with neuromuscular disorder

  • Jan 9, 2020

Latest Videos

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Woman set to run 2nd NYC Marathon following spinal surgery

  • Nov 7, 2021
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Brooklyn dancer getting second chance thanks to new spine procedure

  • Mar 6, 2021
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Spinal cord injury patients rehabilitate virtually amid global pandemic

  • Aug 26, 2020
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'The Good Doctor' in real life: Spinal surgery

  • Dec 3, 2019
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Staten Island teen who suffered paralyzing polar plunge injury defies odds to walk again

  • Apr 25, 2019
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Medical Marvels: Delicate Spinal Surgery

  • Dec 4, 2017

Latest Stories

'The Good Doctor' in real life: Spinal surgery

In a recent episode of "The Good Doctor," surgeons raced to help a paralyzed football player get back on to the field again.

  • Dec 17, 2019

Staten Island teen who suffered paralyzing polar plunge injury defies odds to walk again

A Staten Island teenager is making miraculous strides in his recovery after suffering a paralyzing injury in a polar bear plunge last December.

  • Apr 26, 2019

Medical Marvels: Delicate spinal surgery preserves woman's ability to walk, work, and raise family

WABC is taking you inside NewYork-Presbyterian for a look at some extraordinary stories that we call Medical Marvels. It's WABC's Emmy-nominated digital series exclusive to ABC7ny.com.

  • Dec 19, 2017