VSMMC Department of Orthopaedics

The Department of Orthopedics Spine Section stands at a pivotal juncture in its journey of medical excellence. With the dawn, we proudly embraced Asia's inaugural Loop-X Mobile Robotic Imaging an Intraoperative 3D Image Guidance for our minimally invasive spine surgery. This progression signifies not just our commitment to surgical precision but our dedication to transforming the lives of our cherished patients.

Our profound gratitude is extended to our astute Medical Center Chief, Dr. Gerardo M. Aquino, and the dynamic Neurosurgery department. Their endeavor in obtaining this avant-garde equipment is a testament to their relentless pursuit of excellence. In our quest, each stride and innovation is inspired by our steadfast commitment to the well-being of our patients at VSMMC - a commitment to deliver both healing and renewed hope. To a future where technology and compassion converge in the realm of spine care.

"Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners." -John Holt

Surgeon: Dr. Erika See (Spine Fellow)
Assist: Dr. Agustin Morales

Case: Anterior Cervical Corpectomy and Fusion

📸: Dr. Eric Belarmino

Congratulations VSMMC Spine Section for the first ever X-ATP (2 level) surgery done in a charity tertiary government hospital in Cebu!
Headed by the Spine Section Consultants Dr. Agustin Morales and Dr. Jose Joefrey Arbatin. Spine Fellows Dr. Erika See and Dr. Alejandro Montejo III. Spine residents Dr. Jose Pedro Garcia and Dr. Ralph Dira with our Anesthesiologist Dr. Vashti Orcullo, and our nurses Maam Joyce and sir Arnel!
We will continue our dedication to provide quality service to the people.
Kalidad nga Serbisyo, among garbo!

Delighted to share snapshots from the recent Basic Scoliosis Templating Workshop for our residents, graciously hosted by the Spine Section of VSMMC's Department of Orthopaedics. An engaging and enlightening experience! Deeply grateful to the consultants for generously dedicating their time to teach and mentor our residents.

"In our pursuit of excellence, we aim not just to meet the standards of care, but to redefine them. As a beacon of orthopedic education, we strive to surpass expectations, for the future of healthcare lies not in complacency, but in the relentless pursuit of innovation and quality. Today, as we welcome the Board of Orthopaedics, we stand ready, not just to prove that we make the mark, but to showcase how we raise the bar, in service of our patients and the generations of practitioners we are privileged to shape."

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Deadline of submission extended to November 10.

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The Scoliosis Surgical Mission this weekend was a huge success thanks to the great effort of our consultant surgeons, fellows, residents, nursing staff, OR personnel, and anesthesiologists.

We would also like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our ever supportive medical director, Dr. Gerardo Aquino, and our chairman, Dr. Phillipe Baclig.

A Scoliosis clinic will be held soon at our outpatient department. Details will be announced in the future. For inquiries, please contact this number 09292874243. Thank you!