Tag: radiation
PathKeeper enters into agreement with Mayo Clinic for low-radiation paediatric spine...
PathKeeper Surgical has announced that it has entered into a know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic to research radiation levels in paediatric spine surgeries. The...
“Starker than expected” radiation from fluoroscopy in TLIF surgery
A study of radiation exposure among patients undergoing transforaminal lateral interbody fusion (TLIF) surgery presents a “starker than expected” difference in dosage between patients...
ControlRad announce first clinical use of Trace radiation reduction technology
ControlRad has announced the first clinical use of the ControlRad Trace system following its clearance by the US Food and Drug Administration. The initial...
IMAST 2019: Debating the benefits and risks of spinal navigation
Bernhard Meyer (Munich, Germany) and Henry Halm (Neustadt, Germany) discuss spinal navigation—specifically any increased risk in radiation exposure and if that risk is offset...
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center installs 7D Surgical platform for spinal...
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center has installed the 7D Surgical System for spinal procedures. This system virtually replaces standard fluoroscopy, providing the surgical team with...
Increased radiation but “no benefits” in pedicle screw accuracy with navigation
A recent study found no improvements in pedicle screw accuracy but increased radiation using intraoperative computed tomography (CT)-based navigation compared to a freehand technique...
Simplify Medical closes additional US$23.25 million in second tranche of series...
Simplify Medical, a company focused on cervical spinal disc arthroplasty and maker of the Simplify cervical artificial disc, has announced a second tranche of...
Simplify Medical closes US$21 million for two ongoing pivotal trials
Simplify Medical, maker of the Simplify cervical artificial disc, has closed Series B financing of US$21 million. The new funds will be used to...
Ultra-low radiation imaging with image-enhancement software “substantially decreases” radiation dosage
The dangers of radiation exposure to patients and operating room staff are well-publicised. With the advent of minimally invasive spine surgery, both patient and...
New York University Langone installs third EOS system
An EOS System (EOS Imaging) has been installed at The Scoliosis Center, a division of Advocare The Orthopedic Center, which is the third site...
First EOS site opens in South Korea
EOS imaging has announced the official opening of the first EOS site in South Korea at the Konyang University Hospital, Nonsan. The University Hospital...
Researchers devise new scanning technique to produce high-resolution 3D images of...
Chemists from Trinity College Dublin, (Dublin, Ireland) in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RSCI), have devised a new scanning technique...