The LESS Institute Gives Back: Jamaica’s First A-CIFT SoloFuse-P Case

By Abagail Sullivan

On July 3, 2015 Dr. Kingsley R. Chin of the LESS Institute in Florida and Jamaican Neurosurgeon Dr. Franz Pencle performed a Less Exposure Surgery procedure on a middle age, male patient who suffered from severe myelopathy (spinal cord compression) due to a progressive degenerative disorder. The procedure took place at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Before surgery, the patient was incapacitated. “He was basically quadriplegic,” Dr. Fabio Pencle, a LESS Institute Research Fellow who supported the case says. “On his strength test, he scored a 1/5 throughout all limbs –which means he could barely flicker his digits.” Dr. Fabio Pencle believes that the patient survived because of treatment. “Patients with similar symptoms demised because they didn’t receive timely treatment,” says Dr. Fabio Pencle.

Dr. Chin, Dr. Franz Pencle and Dr. Fabio Pencle donated their time for the case and SpineFrontier donated the SoloFuse hardware. The Less Exposure Surgery (LES) procedure was performed through a midline cervical incision, dissection to expose the affected level and a discectomy using rongeurs and burr. A DBM packed A-CIFT SoloFuse was placed and fixed with screws. This was the first case a standalone implant in Jamaica. It was also the first outpatient spine surgery done at Cornwall Hospital. The patient could sit upright twelve hours after surgery, and he tested 5/5 on a strength test in the upper limbs and 4/5 in the lower limbs –indicating that he had significant improvement in less than 24 hours.

About SpineFrontier’s A-CIFT™ SoloFuse-P™

The A-CIFT SoloFuse-P standalone Less Exposure Surgery system features a simple dual screw construct, a large graft window, large diameter screws, and slim, agile instrumentation. Its zero-profile and all PEEK-OPTIMA Natural design minimizes tissue disruption.

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Clinical Outcomes of Outpatient Cervical Total Disc Replacement Compared With Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

By Dr. Kingsley Chin

Scientific Paper

Chin KR1, Pencle FJR, Seale JA, Pencle FK.

Interested medical professionals can read through the full paper, as published in Spine, here.

Study Design

A single-center, retrospective study.

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine the safety and outcomes of total disc replacement (TDR) as an outpatient procedure in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

Summary of Background Data

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has been demonstrated to be safe in the outpatient setting, as the awareness of same-day surgery procedures is on the rise due to better outcome and shorter recovery time. There is a need for motion preservation in a subset of patients TDR provides a solution. Transitioning spine surgery to the outpatient setting including cervical TDR is the next logical step.

Methods

The medical records of 55 consecutive patients undergoing single level TDR (Group 1) were compared with our control group of 55 patients who had single-level ACDF (Group 2). Outcomes assessed included Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) neck, arm, neck disability index (NDI) scores, and complication rate.

Results

Fifty-five patients in Group 1 (TDR, 60%) were male with the group’s mean age being 42.6 ± 1.4 years and body mass index (BMI) 24.8 ± 1.2 kg/m. Fifty-five patients in Group 2 (ACDF), 57%, were male with the group’s mean age being 53 ± 1.0 years and mean BMI 27.9 ± 0.8 kg/m. There was no statistically significant intergroup difference in 2-year VAS neck, arm and NDI scores. Dysphagia was the most common postoperative compliant in both groups (six patients), with no intergroup significance, P = 0.4.

Conclusion

In the ambulatory setting, TDR has shown statistical significant intragroup improvement in VAS neck, arm pain scores, and NDI scores (P < 0.001). In this study, no patients reported serious complications, no incidence of hematoma formation, or worsening postop pain. We conclude that single-level TDR can be safely done in an ASC with satisfactory clinical and patient-reported outcomes. This is comparable to single-level ACDF in the outpatient setting and previous 2-year TDR studies.

Level of Evidence

3.

About Author Dr. Kingsley R. Chin

Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, Founder of philosophy and practice of The LES Society and The LESS Institute

Dr. Kingsley R. Chin is a board-certified Harvard-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Professor with copious business and information technology exposure. He sees a niche opportunity where medicine, business and info. tech meet – and is uniquely educated at the intersection of these three professions. He has experience as Professor of Clinical Biomedical Sciences & Admissions Committee Member at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Visiting Spine Surgeon & Professor at the University of the West Indies, Mona, and Adjunct Professor of Clinical Biomedical Sciences at the University of Technology, Jamaica.

Learn more about Dr. Chin here and connect via LinkedIn.

About Less Exposure Surgery

Less Exposure Surgery (LES) is based on a new philosophy of performing surgery, leading the charge to prove through bench and clinical outcomes research that LES treatment options are the best solutions – to lowering the cost of healthcare, improving outcomes and increasing patient satisfaction. Learn more at LESSociety.org.

The LES Society philosophy: “Tailor treatment to the individual aiding in the quickest recovery and return to a pain-free lifestyle, using LES® techniques that lessen exposure, preserve unoffending anatomy and utilize new technologies which are safe, easy to adopt and reproducible. These LES®techniques lessen blood loss, surgical time and exposure to radiation and can be safely performed in an outpatient center. Less is more.” – Kingsley R. Chin, MD

About The LESS Institute

The LESS Institute is the world leader center of excellence in Less Exposure Surgery. Our safe, effective outpatient treatments help patients recover quickly, avoid expensive hospital stays and return home to their family the same day. Watch our patient stories, follow us on Facebook and visit TheLESSInstitute.com to learn more.

About SpineFrontier

The above study utilized LES Technology from SpineFrontier – leading provider of LES Technologies and instruments – offering surgeons and patients superior technology and services.

Scientific Paper Author and Citation Details

Authors

Chin KR1, Pencle FJR, Seale JA, Pencle FK.

Author information

1. *Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University and Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Fort Lauderdale, FL †Less Exposure Surgical Specialists Institute (LESS Institute), Fort Lauderdale, FL ‡Less Exposure Surgery (LES) Society, Fort Lauderdale, FL §Department of Neurosurgery, Cornwall Regional Hospital, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

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A Successful Day of Giving with Food for the Poor

By Abagail Sullivan

It was the LESS Institute’s pleasure to be a small part of the wonderful Food for the Poor/Join the Pack event to help feed hungry families in Haiti!

Our LESS Institute team showed up excited to help volunteer at Boca Advent Lutheran Church with Food for the Poor and became recognized for our fundraising efforts to aid.

Nearly 125,000 meals were packed by more than 500 volunteers at the Second Annual Join the Pack Event. The meals were prepared with boiling water and each bag contains six generous servings. The LESS Institute team personally packed 36 MannaPacks in each box with nearly 25 total boxes packed.

Because of our group’s efforts, a whopping 91 children will be fed every day for a WHOLE YEAR, with a total of 340 children fed from combined teamwork in this one single session. Thank you to Food for the Poor, our LESS Institute team members, our fellow Manna-packers, donators and everyone who spread the word of this noteworthy cause!

To view a video recap of our experience at the event, click here! Or visit us on Facebook to check out our team’s photo album.

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Here’s Why You Should Start Practicing Yoga to Promote a Healthy Spine

By Abagail Sullivan

From improving flexibility and posture to making you an overall happier person, there’s no secret yoga has its share of benefits. But when back pain and spinal spasms get in the way of your daily activities, practicing something like yoga might seem far fetched. To the contrary, yoga can be a notably beneficial activity for those struggling with back issues. Here’s why YOU should release your inner yogi and see what the buzz is all about.

Benefits

Protect Your Spine

Spinal discs get nutrients through movement. So it’s no surprise back bending, forward bending and twisting helps promote supple and healthy spine discs.

Perfect That Posture

Even those without back pain should be looking for ways to improve their posture, to avoid pain and degenerative arthritis of the spine. When your head and neck are balanced directly above your spine, it gives your body a break from straining the muscles to support it.

Relieve Lower Back Pain

Many yoga moves stretch and strengthen the lower back muscles and increase blood circulation. This, in turn, brings healing nutrients to injured tissues, easing pain from lower back muscles.

Learn Your Limits

learning your limits with yoga is crucial in preventing further back pains and injuries or worsening your condition. Practicing various positions (and re-positions) helps individuals understand their unique limitations.

Relaxation Nation

Relaxation is perhaps the most appealing aspect of yoga, and can actually be quite beneficial in promoting back health as well. Yoga practices incorporate relaxation among stretching, which reduces tension in muscles carrying stress.

Check out the Yoga Journal for moves to alleviate back pain. If you’re short on time, use this 10-minute yoga sequence as your go-to guide. Comment below to your fellow yogis, sharing what’s helped you in promoting a healthy spine and back.

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Soft Tissue Swelling Incidence Using Demineralized Bone Matrix in the Outpatient Setting

By Dr. Kingsley Chin

Scientific Paper

Chin KR1, Pencle FJR2, Seale JA3, Valdivia JM3.

Interested medical professionals can read through the full paper, published in the Journal of the AAOS, here.

Aim

To assess use of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) use in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) in outpatient setting.

Methods

One hundred and forty-five patients with prospectively collected data undergoing single and two level ACDF with DBM packed within and anterior to polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages. Two groups created, Group 1 (75) outpatients and control Group 2 (70) hospital patients. Prevertebral soft tissue swelling (PVSTS) was measured anterior to C2 and C6 on plain lateral cervical radiographs preoperatively and one week postoperatively and fusion assessed at two years.

Results

There was no intergroup significance between preoperative and postoperative visual analogue scales (VAS) and neck disability index (NDI) scores between Group 1 and 2. Mean preoperative PVSTS in Group 1 was 4.7 ± 0.2 mm at C2 level and 11.1 ± 0.5 at C6 level compared to Group 2 mean PVSTS of 4.5 ± 0.5 mm and 12.8 ± 0.5, P = 0.172 and 0.127 respectively. There was no radiographic or clinical evidence of adverse reaction noted. In Group 1 mean postoperative PVSTS was 5.5 ± 0.4 mm at C2 and 14.9 ± 0.6 mm at C6 compared Group 2 mean PVSTS was 4.9 ± 0.3 mm at C2 and 14.8 ± 0.5 mm at C6, P = 0.212 and 0.946 respectively. No significant increase in prevertebral soft tissue space at C2 and C6 level demonstrated.

Preoperative radiograph showing retropharyngeal/prevertebral soft tissue at the level of C2 vertebral body and at the level of C6 vertebral body.

Conclusion 

ACDF with adjunct DBM packed PEEK cages showed a statistical significant intragroup improvement in VAS neck pain scores and NDI scores (P = 0.001). There were no reported serious patient complications; post-operative radiographs demonstrated no significant difference in prevertebral space. We conclude that ACDF with DBM-packed PEEK cages can be safely done in an ASC with satisfactory outcomes.

About Author Dr. Kingsley R. Chin

Dr. Kingsley R. Chin is a board-certified Harvard-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Professor with copious business and information technology exposure. He sees a niche opportunity where medicine, business and info. tech meet – and is uniquely educated at the intersection of these three professions. He has experience as Professor of Clinical Biomedical Sciences & Admissions Committee Member at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Visiting Spine Surgeon & Professor at the University of the West Indies, Mona, and Adjunct Professor of Clinical Biomedical Sciences at the University of Technology, Jamaica.

Learn more about Dr. Chin here and connect via LinkedIn.

About Less Exposure Surgery

Less Exposure Surgery (LES) is based on a new philosophy of performing surgery, leading the charge to prove through bench and clinical outcomes research that LES treatment options are the best solutions – to lowering the cost of healthcare, improving outcomes and increasing patient satisfaction. Learn more at LESSociety.org.

The LES Society philosophy: “Tailor treatment to the individual aiding in the quickest recovery and return to a pain-free lifestyle, using LES® techniques that lessen exposure, preserve unoffending anatomy and utilize new technologies which are safe, easy to adopt and reproducible. These LES®techniques lessen blood loss, surgical time and exposure to radiation and can be safely performed in an outpatient center. Less is more.” – Kingsley R. Chin, MD

About The LESS Institute

The LESS Institute is the world leader center of excellence in Less Exposure Surgery. Our safe, effective outpatient treatments help patients recover quickly, avoid expensive hospital stays and return home to their family the same day. Watch our patient stories, follow us on Facebook and visit TheLESSInstitute.com to learn more.

About SpineFrontier

The above study utilized LES Technology from SpineFrontier – leading provider of LES Technologies and instruments – offering surgeons and patients superior technology and services.

Scientific Paper Author and Citation Details

Authors

Chin KR1, Pencle FJR2, Seale JA3, Valdivia JM3.

Author information

• Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431, United States.

• Less Exposure Surgery Society, Malden, MA 02148, United States. fabiopencle@thelessinstitute.com.

• Less Exposure Surgery Specialists Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311, United States.

Misaligned Versus Straight Placement of Anterior Cervical Plates: A Clinical and Radiologic Outcomes Study, JAAOS

By Dr. Kingsley Chin

Scientific Paper

Chin KR1, Pencle FJ, Francis SD, Francis CA, Seale JA, Hothem EA.

Interested medical professionals can read through the full paper, published in the Journal of the AAOS, here.

Background

In anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF), misaligned plates are concerning because of the risk of screw-and-plate failure; however, these plates also hypothetically have the potential for asymmetric micromotion on the facet and uncovertebral joint. The aim of this study was to determine whether misaligned plate placement during ACDF had clinical benefits compared with straight plate placement.

Methods

Postoperative AP radiographs of 128 consecutive patients who underwent ACDF with anterior cervical plate (ACP) fixation were reviewed, and plate alignment was assessed. Patients were separated into control group 1 (straight plates) or group 2 (misaligned plates).

Results

The mean age of patients was 51.5 ± 0.9 years, and women represented 51% of the total population. There was no significant difference between groups with regard to the preoperative visual analog scale (VAS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI) scores (P = 0.744 and P = 0.943, respectively). At 6 weeks postoperatively, the VAS scores for group 1 decreased from 7.6 ± 0.2 to 4.0 ± 0.2 compared with the scores in group 2, which decreased from 7.7 ± 0.2 to 2.1 ± 0.1, which demonstrated statistical significance (P = 0.019). At 2-year follow-up, no significant difference was demonstrated between the groups’ VAS and NDI scores (P = 0.670 and P = 0.266).

Straight placement

Misaligned placement

Conclusion 

Misaligned plates have increased torsional strength and are associated with better clinical outcomes compared with those of straight plates in the early postoperative period. After fusion, no significant difference in clinical outcomes between the groups was noted, which may reduce the concerns regarding misaligned plates.

Level of Evidence

Retrospective comparative study.

About Author Dr. Kingsley R. Chin

Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, Founder of philosophy and practice of The LES Society and The LESS Institute

Dr. Kingsley R. Chin is a board-certified Harvard-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Professor with copious business and information technology exposure. He sees a niche opportunity where medicine, business and info. tech meet – and is uniquely educated at the intersection of these three professions. He has experience as Professor of Clinical Biomedical Sciences & Admissions Committee Member at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Visiting Spine Surgeon & Professor at the University of the West Indies, Mona, and Adjunct Professor of Clinical Biomedical Sciences at the University of Technology, Jamaica.

Learn more about Dr. Chin here and connect via LinkedIn.

About Less Exposure Surgery

Less Exposure Surgery (LES) is based on a new philosophy of performing surgery, leading the charge to prove through bench and clinical outcomes research that LES treatment options are the best solutions – to lowering the cost of healthcare, improving outcomes and increasing patient satisfaction. Learn more at LESSociety.org.

The LES Society philosophy: “Tailor treatment to the individual aiding in the quickest recovery and return to a pain-free lifestyle, using LES® techniques that lessen exposure, preserve unoffending anatomy and utilize new technologies which are safe, easy to adopt and reproducible. These LES®techniques lessen blood loss, surgical time and exposure to radiation and can be safely performed in an outpatient center. Less is more.” – Kingsley R. Chin, MD

About The LESS Institute

The LESS Institute is the world leader center of excellence in Less Exposure Surgery. Our safe, effective outpatient treatments help patients recover quickly, avoid expensive hospital stays and return home to their family the same day. Watch our patient stories, follow us on Facebook and visit TheLESSInstitute.com to learn more.

About SpineFrontier

The above study utilized Inset® LES Technology from SpineFrontier – leading provider of LES Technologies and instruments – offering surgeons and patients superior technology and services.

Scientific Paper Author & Citation Details

Authors

Chin KR1, Pencle FJ, Francis SD, Francis CA, Seale JA, Hothem EA.

Author information

1. From the Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, the Department of Orthopedics, Florida International University, Miami, FL (Dr. Chin), and the LESS Institute, Miami (Dr. Chin, Dr. Pencle, Ms. S. Francis, Ms. C. Francis, Dr. Seale, and Dr. Hothem).

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Spring into Warm Weather with This Pre Planned Workout Routine

By Abagail Sullivan

Check out this warm weather workout routine to get you back in action this spring.

Here’s to sun, fun and fitness!

For most of us, winter is time for bundling in sweaters, blankets, bed… you name it. But with warmer weather comes outdoor motivation, so get back in action with this workout routine for major #fitspiration.

Workout regimen by Lisa Redder

Day One: Monday

Deadlifts: five sets x five reps, one to two minute rest

Bent Over Row: four sets x eight to 15 reps, one to two minute rest

Cable Lateral Pull Down: four sets x eight to 15 reps, one to two minute rest

Incline Dumbbell Shoulder Press: four sets x eight to 15 reps, one to two minute rest

Laying Down Bench Press: four sets x 12 to 15 reps, one to two minute rest

Cable Flyes: three sets x 12 to 15 reps, one to two minute rest

Bicep Dumbbell Curls: three sets x 15-to 20 reps, one to two minute rest

Day Two: Tuesday

Cardio: 30 minutes (running, elliptical, swimming or cycling)

Day Three: Wednesday

Barbell Squat: five sets x five reps, one to two minute rest

Goblet Squat: three sets x 15 reps, one to two minute rest

Leg Extension: three sets x 15 reps, one to two minute rest

Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift: three sets x 15 reps, one to two minute rest

Lying Leg Curl: three sets x eight reps, one to two mintue rest

Walking Lunge: three sets x 15 reps, one to two minute rest

Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press: four sets x 12 to 15 reps, one to two minute rest

Day Four: Thursday

Cardio: 30 minutes (running, elliptical, swimming or cycling)

Day Five: Friday

Barbell Calf Raise: four sets x 12 reps, tempo 2121, one minute rest

Seated Calf Raise: four sets x 12 reps, tempo 2121, one minute rest

Standing Bodyweight Calf Raise: four sets x 20 to 25 reps, one minute rest

Captain’s Chair Leg Lifts: four sets x 15 reps, 45 second rest

Oblique Crunch: four sets x 15 reps, 45 second rest

Cable Crunch: four sets x 15 reps, 45 second rest

Here’s Why We’re Giving Back to Join the Pack… and Why You Should Too!

The LESS Institute is so proud to announce a volunteer and donation collaboration with Join the Pack, Food for the Poor’s community meal packing event.

We’re reaching out to YOU: please help us raise our goal of at least $500 to provide nutritional MannaPacks for starving children!

Nearly half of all child deaths under the age of five are caused by malnutrition, and after Hurricane Matthew’s destruction to Haiti, the country is currently in a state of bracing for food shortages. Now, more than ever, help is crucial to purchase, ship and deliver lifesaving meals. And Food for the Poor is aiming high: to raise enough funds to send three million meals to families in Caribbean and Latin American countries. In partnership with Feed My Starving Children, Join the Pack helps lighten the burden.

During the event, thirteen of our dedicated LESS Institute team members will join 500 like-minded volunteers with a goal of packing 100,000 specially formulated meals for starving children in Haiti. Business Manager at the LESS Institute Vanessa Chin credits many reasons for their team’s volunteer work with this organization.

Team building

We value team building and having our employees give back to something worthwhile makes the outreach doubly as rewarding.

A cause close to home

Food for the Poor’s charitable focus is on the Caribbean and while we have a few Caribbeans on our staff, a majority of our patients are Caribbean as well.

Jamaican roots

Our Founder Dr. Kingsley R. Chin and his wife Vanessa have supported Food for the Poor through their annual galas in years passed, as both their founder and ours call Jamaica home.

How You Can Help

Each Join The Pack team consists of volunteers committed to meeting a required cumulative team goal of $500 for a powerful cause, bringing nourishment and light to children in desperate need.

If you are not able to make a donation at this point, please help us reach our goal in any way you can – by sharing this post and our fundraising page through social media with #jointhepack2017 and emailing friends and family that might be interested in getting involved.

Donating is fast, easy, secure and rewarding. We appreciate any support you can provide in helping these beautiful children find their next nutritious meal. Visit our the LESS Institute fundraising page for all details on donations. Our team’s fundraising deadline is April 24.

We offer our sincerest gratitude to any and all contributions made to this wonderful cause.

You can also create your own team and join us in spreading the positivity!

Bleeding Risk with Ketorolac After Lumbar Microdiscectomy

By Dr. Kingsley Chin

Scientific Paper

Chin KR1, Sundram H, Marcotte P.

Interested medical professionals can read through the full paper, as published in Clinical Spine Surgery, here.

Abstract

There is a need to improve postoperative analgesia to support the trend to shorter hospitalization after minimally invasive spine surgeries. Ketorolac Tromethamine has proven efficacy in decreasing postoperative pain but there is concern with postoperative epidural bleeding after spine procedures. We prospectively assessed the incidence of bleeding complications after microdiscectomy in patients treated with a single 30 mg intraoperative dose of Ketorolac subsequent to wound closure. Group 1 consisted of 44 patients, 24 women and 20 men with mean age of 35.7 years (20 to 68 y) treated with Ketorolac. Group 2 consisted of 45 patients, 28 men and 17 women with mean age 46.8 years (32 to 74 y), who underwent discectomy without Ketorolac. Postoperative bleeding complications were monitored along with pain levels and time to discharge. We detected no significant postoperative changes in coagulation parameters or bleeding from the surgical site in either group. Both group 1 and 2 had averaged preoperative visual analog scale scores for leg pain of 8. Group 1 had an average postoperative visual analog scale score of 2.6 compared with 4 for group 2 two hours after surgery. Single dose intravenous Ketorolac provided beneficial analgesia without significant increase in risk of bleeding after microdiscectomy, enabling us to consistently perform microdiscectomy as an ambulatory procedure. Meticulous hemostasis should be accomplished before closure. Prolonged postoperative use is a promising alternative to narcotics.

About Author Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kingsley R. Chin

Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, Founder of philosophy and practice of The LES Society and The LESS Institute

Dr. Kingsley R. Chin is a board-certified Harvard-trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Professor with copious business and information technology exposure. He sees a niche opportunity where medicine, business and info. tech meet – and is uniquely educated at the intersection of these three professions. He has experience as Professor of Clinical Biomedical Sciences & Admissions Committee Member at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Visiting Spine Surgeon & Professor at the University of the West Indies, Mona, and Adjunct Professor of Clinical Biomedical Sciences at the University of Technology, Jamaica.

Learn more about Dr. Chin here and connect via LinkedIn.

About Less Exposure Surgery

Less Exposure Surgery (LES) is based on a new philosophy of performing surgery, leading the charge to prove through bench and clinical outcomes research that LES treatment options are the best solutions – to lowering the cost of healthcare, improving outcomes and increasing patient satisfaction. Learn more at LESSociety.org.

The LES Society philosophy: “Tailor treatment to the individual aiding in the quickest recovery and return to a pain-free lifestyle, using LES® techniques that lessen exposure, preserve unoffending anatomy and utilize new technologies which are safe, easy to adopt and reproducible. These LES®techniques lessen blood loss, surgical time and exposure to radiation and can be safely performed in an outpatient center. Less is more.” – Kingsley R. Chin, MD

About The LESS Institute

The LESS Institute is the world leader center of excellence in Less Exposure Surgery. Our safe, effective outpatient treatments help patients recover quickly, avoid expensive hospital stays and return home to their family the same day. Watch our patient stories, follow us on Facebook and visit TheLESSInstitute.com to learn more.

About SpineFrontier

The above study utilized Less Exposure Surgery by SpineFrontier – leading provider of LES Technologies and instruments – offering surgeons and patients superior technology and services.

Scientific Paper Author & Citation Details

Authors

Chin KR1, Sundram H, Marcotte P.

Author information

1. Spine Surgery Service, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. kingsleychin@hotmail.com

Cricketer Chris Gayle Tunes Up for IPL Tournament at the LESS Institute

By Abagail Sullivan

The LESS Institute was proud to tune up renowned athlete Chris Gayle last week, helping him ease some back pain flare-ups and left leg shin splints prior to his upcoming Indian Premier League professional cricket tournament in India. 

Professor Dr. Kingsley R. Chin performed successful back surgery on Gayle back in August 2015, and Gayle has been soaring ever since, continuing his remarkable record-breaking career.

Gayle is aware that he shares similar back problems with professional golfer Tiger Woods, who underwent three back surgeries and is still not back to his top form. The difference in their journeys is accredited to the LESS Institute, where Gayle underwent his back surgery with Harvard-trained Professor Dr. Chin. And just one month later, Gayle was back to training.

So when Gayle began experiencing flare-ups, he contacted Dr. Chin to guide him in relief. Gayle flew to Fort Lauderdale from Jamaica, and after chiropractic manipulation, compressive ice, epidural and facet blocks, Gayle is full-steam ahead for the 2017 Indian Premier League in India next week. We wish Chris the best of luck!