subject: Spine Surgery: Revolutionary New 3D Models Save Thousands in Surgical Costs [print this page] Spine Surgery: Revolutionary New 3D Models Save Thousands in Surgical Costs
New technology now allows an orthopaedic surgeon, or neurosurgeon to handle a perfect 3D model of the patient's spine before surgery. By doing this he can see the problem areas well, and even practice on the model in preparation for surgery. The implications for improved neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery are endless. By troubleshooting potential problems, and examining the actual injury or deterioration before the actual surgery time spent in surgery can be reduce and the potential for errors is drastically reduced.
Models are produced from CT and/or MRI scans, and are a very accurate representation of the actual spine of a specific patient. Using these models it is very easy for a spinal surgeon to see the back before back surgery. Spine surgery can be extremely risky and sometimes the outcome is less than desirable. It is hoped that with these new 3D models created by the ACRM Corp. the prognosis for spinal surgery will improve vastly, and costs will be reduced.
3D models are very cost effective, since their cost is only about $1000, and the potential for saved time in surgery, and an improved procedure as well as a better outcome could save hundreds of thousands in various expenses involved in spinal surgery, lost time from work and prevent many permanent disability. While many think of cost in monetary terms, the relief of human suffering these models bring about is priceless.
The use of 3D models can make a huge difference in the outcome of any spinal surgery. It can make the difference between long term disability, and being able to return to work even sooner than expected. It can reduce the pain post op, because the surgeon doesn't have to explore to find the problem. Finally it can prevent the all too common back surgery lawsuits, by significantly reducing the potential for mistakes. That is good news for all surgeons.
In time use of these 3D models will be standard, even mandatory to all orthopedic procedures, but for now it is up to patients and orthopedic surgeons to order them from the ACRM Corp. This is cutting edge technology, only recently made available. Many people have never heard of it, even some spinal surgeons may not be aware of the latest developments in 3D models. If your orthopedist is not yet using the new 3D models, ask for them.
