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Nathan Littauer, spine surgeon aim for ''something big'' By: Claire Hughes Oct. 19, 2013 Dr. Jian Shen has a vision. A video of Dr. Jian Shen performing the first robotic assisted spinal surgery in New York state at Nathan Littauer Hospital on Thursday Oct. 10, 2013 in Gloversville, N.Y. (Michael P....

By ARTHUR CLEVELAND , The Leader Herald GLOVERSVILLE – Nathan Littauer Hospital announced Friday it is performing robotics-assisted spinal surgeries thanks to new equipment and the talents of a surgeon, Dr. Jian Shen. At a news conference Friday, Laurence E. Kelly, president and CEO of Nathan Littauer...

In his own words, the new Orthopedic Surgeon to address community Dr. Shen arrived in the region 78 days ago and in that short time he has: completed numerous ground-breaking surgeries; had hundreds of patient visits-some traveling as far away as Connecticut and Tennessee; appeared on...

Dr. Shen from Nathan Littauer Hospital announced today that he is offering Balloon Kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive treatment option for patients suffering from spinal fractures due to osteoporosis. Balloon Kyphoplasty is designed to treat the spinal pain and deformity associated with vertebrae fractures that occur...

Dr. Shen takes to the airwaves to talk about complete spine care Dr. Shen (left) pictured with Dr. Alan Chartock at WAMC studios Dr. Shen, who recently completed a ground-breaking surgery for our region at Nathan Littauer Hospital , was a featured guest on WAMC’s Medical Monday...