Introduction of technology Adult Spinal Deformity: Present Practice and Standard of Care Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a heterogeneous condition of typically the elderly patient, which involves misalignment in the sagittal and/or coronal plane. ASD can be asymptomatic or, depending…
Overview Since its emergence about 25 years ago, significant technological advancements have been made in spinal navigation and computer assisted spine surgery. Most of these advancements and the resulting wider spread adoption of the technology have occurred only more recently…
Background Present Practice There are several well-described approaches for interbody fusion, and these include posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), and anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF). More recently, the oblique lumbar…
Introduction of Technology Spine oncology is a broad field encompassing a wide array of pathologies. The vast majority are spinal metastases arising from the vertebral body, most commonly in the thoracic (70%) or lumbar spine (30%), secondary to breast, prostate,…
Introduction of Technology: Adult Spinal Deformity Background of Adult Spinal Deformity Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is defined as an abnormal curvature or abnormal alignment of the vertebral column. ASD has been demonstrated to limit a patient’s quality of life significantly,…
Introduction of Technology Practice and Standard of Care We are in a technological era where advancements in image-guided systems, robotics, machine learning/neuromodulation, and state-of-the-art image-guided operating suites are creating new possibilities in operative neurosurgery. This is resulting in numerous changes…
Introduction of Technology In the occipital and cervical spine, posterior cervical instrumentation is a commonly selected procedure for stabilization in trauma, neoplasia, deformity, and spondylosis. The earliest techniques described wiring between the spinous processes to achieve bony arthrodesis. Several types…
The idea of surgical intelligence is finally coming to fruition. The use of both computer and robotic assistance, and increasing use of the two together, has already demonstrated the promise of surgical intelligence to transform spine surgery. Offering potential improvements…