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What is the Spine Localizer?
Posted On: January 10, 2009Posted In: Frequently Asked Questions
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The Laser-Guided Spine Localizer is a novel device for precise determination of the location of the incision to reach a particular spine target (e.g. disc ...
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Why use the Spine Localizer?
Posted On: January 10, 2009Posted In: Frequently Asked Questions
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The Spine Localizer overcomes the shortcomings of existing localization techniques. Currently, most surgeons rely on three methods: palpation of anatomical landmarks alone, needle localization ...
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How does the Localizer work?
Posted On: January 10, 2009Posted In: Frequently Asked Questions
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Instead of inserting a needle into the spine and taking an x-ray, the localizer hangs a theoretical plumb line through the target spine segment. ...
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How to Locate a Disc Space with the Spine Localizer
Posted On: January 10, 2009Posted In: Frequently Asked Questions
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1. The location of the target is estimated based on palpation of anatomical landmarks and marked on the skin.
2. The localizer’s bombsight is centered on ...
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How to use the Localizer for Pedicle Localization
Posted On: January 10, 2009Posted In: Frequently Asked Questions
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The steps in pedicle localization in conjunction with fluoroscopy are detailed in Narrated Slideshow #4. They are also demonstrated in real time in the ...
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