If you are talking about undergoing something as serious as spine surgery, I'm guessing you are finding out everything you can about orthopaedic surgical professionals and orthopaedic surgery. This is important, as the orthopaedic surgeon is a regular person, too. They may not even have knowledge of the groundbreaking, new technology to which you are about to be introduced.
Consider what would happen if construction workers had to try to construct a building by just looking at a picture. Sounds ludicrous, right? That is basically what the orthopedic surgeon has been forced to do with previous technology. Now, think of how accurate a spinal surgery can be if the orthopedist had the advantage of being able to hold the patient's actual spine in their hand, move it in all directions, and view it from all sides. There is simply no reason for your orthopaedic surgeon to attempt surgery without it. The 3D models, called Anatomically Correct Reference Models (ACRMs) are truly that revolutionary, and the technology is tested and proven, however very few surgeons know of this great medical tool.
ACRMs (Anatomically Correct Reference Models) are revolutionary three-dimensional anatomical models which can greatly aid in spine surgery and neurosurgery. These models allow the physician to actually pre plan the spine surgery before it happens, along with many other advantages:
The new three-dimensional models can: - Rotate anatomical features just as if the surgeon were moving the patient's body - Zoom in on anatomical features for greater accuracy - Provide exact measurements of length, width, and height inside the body which were simply not possible before (the 3D models are accurate to 1/35th of a millimeter) - Reduce total surgical operating time
With such a technology, back surgery is made much more mathematically precise , to the point where the doctor can, before even entering the operating room, pre plan the types and sizes of surgical instruments and implants she or he will need for the operation, calculate the accurate trajectory that these instruments will need to enter and operate within the body, and identify any unseen issues that could result in surgical complications.
In short, the patient is safer when their surgical professional uses a 3D model in the surgical planning stage. If one must undergo surgery, they owe it to themselves to learn about (and then introduce to their surgeon) the revolutionary 3D models that can be created from their spine (or other part of their anatomy. These ACRMs make surgery safer and more cost effective and will soon be considered as part of the standard of orthopedic care.
Consider what would happen if construction workers had to try to construct a building by just looking at a picture. Sounds ludicrous, right? That is basically what the orthopedic surgeon has been forced to do with previous technology. Now, think of how accurate a spinal surgery can be if the orthopedist had the advantage of being able to hold the patient's actual spine in their hand, move it in all directions, and view it from all sides. There is simply no reason for your orthopaedic surgeon to attempt surgery without it. The 3D models, called Anatomically Correct Reference Models (ACRMs) are truly that revolutionary, and the technology is tested and proven, however very few surgeons know of this great medical tool.
ACRMs (Anatomically Correct Reference Models) are revolutionary three-dimensional anatomical models which can greatly aid in spine surgery and neurosurgery. These models allow the physician to actually pre plan the spine surgery before it happens, along with many other advantages:
The new three-dimensional models can: - Rotate anatomical features just as if the surgeon were moving the patient's body - Zoom in on anatomical features for greater accuracy - Provide exact measurements of length, width, and height inside the body which were simply not possible before (the 3D models are accurate to 1/35th of a millimeter) - Reduce total surgical operating time
With such a technology, back surgery is made much more mathematically precise , to the point where the doctor can, before even entering the operating room, pre plan the types and sizes of surgical instruments and implants she or he will need for the operation, calculate the accurate trajectory that these instruments will need to enter and operate within the body, and identify any unseen issues that could result in surgical complications.
In short, the patient is safer when their surgical professional uses a 3D model in the surgical planning stage. If one must undergo surgery, they owe it to themselves to learn about (and then introduce to their surgeon) the revolutionary 3D models that can be created from their spine (or other part of their anatomy. These ACRMs make surgery safer and more cost effective and will soon be considered as part of the standard of orthopedic care.
About the Author:
ACRM Corp is pioneering the production and sales of patient specific, Anatomically Correct, 3D Reference Models, from CT and MRI scans to assist with skull or back surgeries. Visit their website (www.ACRMcorp.com) for more information about how these 3D models can help your orthopaedic surgeon in their pre-surgical planning.
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