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Bookimed Expert Insight: China is a strategic choice for complex neurosurgery due to its massive clinical volumes. Xiamen Humanity Hospital treats 1,000,000 patients annually and holds Phase I–IV drug trial accreditations. For spasticity, Dr. Shao Ming in Beijing offers elite expertise. He is the Chairman of the Chinese Neurosurgical Society’s Neurophysiological Monitoring Group. This level of specialization ensures precise pump programming and placement.

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