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2815 S SEACREST BLVD, BOYNTON BEACH, FL

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Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Anterior Column, Posterior Approach Performance at Hospitals Within 25 Miles

The fusing of two or more vertebrae in the lower back, performed on the front portion of the spine. One of the most common reasons is the narrowing of the space between the vertebrae, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain. It can also be done because of disc degeneration or a condition where one bone in the back slides forward over the bone below it. More information »

9nearby hospitals performed this procedure on Medicare patients
2 (22%)have at least one surgeon with a low adjusted complication rate
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Sorted by the surgeon with the lowest adjusted rate of complications at each hospital, along with a measure representing the combined performance of surgeons and hospitals for these procedures.

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DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER, DELRAY BEACH
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HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL INC, FORT LAUDERDALE
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PALMS WEST HOSPITAL, LOXAHATCHEE
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JFK MEDICAL CENTER, ATLANTIS
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ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, WEST PALM BEACH
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PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER, PALM BEACH GARDENS
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BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST, BOYNTON BEACH