Back problems affect your sleep, your mood, your concentration... And you might think big pain like this requires equally big treatment. But one tiny invention - a titanium wedge - is making a huge difference for many people who've been suffering. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Fred Naraghi of St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco will describe how the landscape of back pain treatment is changing.
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Physician featured in this segment
Dr. Fred Naraghi
St. Luke's Hospital
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