Dr. Helena Brisby

Biography

Helena Brisby is a Professor and Chief Physician at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in minimally invasive decompression techniques for lumbar spinal stenosis. She has been actively involved in clinical trials, including the NORDSTEN trial, which evaluates long-term outcomes of surgical interventions for lumbar spinal conditions. Her research interests focus on enhancing recovery after surgery, particularly through evidence-based practices such as the Dual-Attending Surgeon approach for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Brisby has published extensively in renowned medical journals and contributed to studies examining the efficacy of different surgical approaches and their impact on patient-reported outcomes. Moreover, her work investigates the clinical importance of modifications in lumbar lordosis and their associations with patient-related outcomes over time. Brisby is committed to advancing knowledge in spinal surgery and improving patient care through her research and clinical practice.

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