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The complex anatomy of the spine coupled with the large number
of CT, MRI, and plain radiographs often used when planning spinal
surgery can make interpretation difficult. BioModelling has be found
to enhance the visualisation of spinal disease in trauma, congenital
malformations, degenerative disease, and neoplastic conditions.
Surgeons have reported BioModels improved preoperative planning,
patient education, and operative reference. The following case studies
highlight the utility of BioModelling in various spinal surgeries.
Advantages of Spinal BioModelling as identified by research to
date:
- Simple, intuitive, computer-free stereotactic localisation
- Allows pre-op planning and simulation of fixation screw trajectories
- Reduces risk of injury to para-spinal structures during surgery
- Reduces total operative time and improves surgeon confidence
- Improves diagnosis and understanding of complex spinal deformities
- Improves communication of surgical plan to colleagues and students
- Increases patient and family informed consent
- Reduces intra-operative radiation exposure to surgeon and patient.
Case Studies
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