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Volker Sonntag is a neurosurgeon specializing in modern spine surgery. His work at the Barrow Neurological Institute focuses on advanced surgical techniques for complex spinal conditions. He performs procedures benefiting patients requiring intricate solutions for spinal disorders and collaborates with other specialists within the institute.
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What part of the spine did Volker Sonntag specialize in?
Sonntag became especially known for cervical spine surgery and for expanding the role of neurosurgeons in spinal fusion and instrumentation. His work included complex injuries involving the junction between the skull and cervical spine.
What was Volker Sonntag's famous 1989 operation?
In 1989, Sonntag treated a 10-year-old boy whose skull had become disconnected from his spine after a bicycle and truck collision. The successful reattachment brought international attention to his cervical-spine work.
Is Volker Sonntag still a practicing surgeon at Barrow?
Barrow Neurological Institute lists him as an emeritus professor of neurosurgery rather than an active operating surgeon. The Sonntag Spine Center at Barrow continues the clinical research and education associated with his legacy.
Did Volker Sonntag write a memoir?
Yes. His 2017 memoir, Backbone: The Life and Game-Changing Career of a Spinal Neurosurgeon, covers his childhood as a refugee and his career at Barrow in Phoenix.
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