Orthopedic surgeons would never intentionally misdiagnose your spinal ailment, but without the latest tool to aid them in coming to a conclusion, this can happen. Don't take the risk of going through an unnecessary spinal surgery without knowing the best tools were used to come to this decision.
Three-dimensional models clearly illustrate the cervical spine, thoracic and lumbar regions in life form. This allows surgeons to accurately match findings from x-rays and other images to the actual source of your pain. Symptoms of many spinal conditions closely mimic the symptoms of others. Compression and pressing on nerves can result from stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal, as well as spondylitis, an inflammation of the vertebra. Similar symptoms do not mean the same treatment. While stenosis could require a laminectomy, removal of a portion of the spinal canal, spondylitis can be cured with less aggressive measures.
Lordosis and kyphosis, curvatures of the spine, can also affect nerves and cause pain in extremities. These conditions might be better cured with braces than with back surgery. Spondylosis, a degenerative form of spinal arthritis, would require yet another treatment. However, spinabifida, a birth defect in which the vertebra do not fully develop, needs surgical means to correct.
A spinal surgeon can utilize 3-D models to pre-plan surgery to avoid mistakes and risking spinal cord injury during surgery by helping target the precise area and ailment before surgery takes place. These models are the latest breakthrough in orthopedic medicine. If you suffer from a spinal injury, insist that your spinal surgeon has every available tool to plan your treatment.
Surgery is an expensive option for relief of pain. Worse yet is a second surgery because the first one was not successful or surgery was not the answer to begin with. Thousands of dollars can be saved merely by choosing the right tool in the beginning to determine the source of back pain and the correct cure. Don't rob yourself of money wasted on unnecessary surgery and time to recovery. Discuss a 3-D model with your surgeon long before making the decision to enter the operating room.
Three-dimensional models clearly illustrate the cervical spine, thoracic and lumbar regions in life form. This allows surgeons to accurately match findings from x-rays and other images to the actual source of your pain. Symptoms of many spinal conditions closely mimic the symptoms of others. Compression and pressing on nerves can result from stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal, as well as spondylitis, an inflammation of the vertebra. Similar symptoms do not mean the same treatment. While stenosis could require a laminectomy, removal of a portion of the spinal canal, spondylitis can be cured with less aggressive measures.
Lordosis and kyphosis, curvatures of the spine, can also affect nerves and cause pain in extremities. These conditions might be better cured with braces than with back surgery. Spondylosis, a degenerative form of spinal arthritis, would require yet another treatment. However, spinabifida, a birth defect in which the vertebra do not fully develop, needs surgical means to correct.
A spinal surgeon can utilize 3-D models to pre-plan surgery to avoid mistakes and risking spinal cord injury during surgery by helping target the precise area and ailment before surgery takes place. These models are the latest breakthrough in orthopedic medicine. If you suffer from a spinal injury, insist that your spinal surgeon has every available tool to plan your treatment.
Surgery is an expensive option for relief of pain. Worse yet is a second surgery because the first one was not successful or surgery was not the answer to begin with. Thousands of dollars can be saved merely by choosing the right tool in the beginning to determine the source of back pain and the correct cure. Don't rob yourself of money wasted on unnecessary surgery and time to recovery. Discuss a 3-D model with your surgeon long before making the decision to enter the operating room.
Jeffrey Arnold is leading ACRM Corp's sales and marketing division. ACRM Corp is a high tech medical device company producing anatomically correct 3D medical reference models allowing surgeons to enhance the accuracy of pre-surgical planning & reduce surgical costs. With practical applications in all areas of orthopaedic medicine, as well as neurosurgical applications, forensic medicine, and even veterinary usage, ACRM Corp is poised for solid growth in the orthopaedic medical device industry.
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