Enabling Technology in Spine Surgery
Precision. Safety. Outcomes.
At our practice, we leverage the latest enabling technologies in spine surgery to deliver safer, more accurate, and less invasive care. From robotic-assisted systems to intraoperative navigation and advanced imaging, our goal is to improve surgical precision, reduce complications, and enhance recovery for every patient.
What Is Enabling Technology in Spine Surgery?
"Enabling technology" refers to advanced tools and systems that support the surgeon in achieving highly accurate, real-time decision-making during spinal procedures. These include:
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM)
Continuously assesses nerve function during surgery to prevent neurological injury.
- Intraoperative Navigation (Q Guidance)
Real-time 3D guidance (similar to GPS) for accurate trajectory planning and screw positioning.
- Ultrasonic Bone-Cutting Devices (Sonopet)
Provide precise bone sculpting while protecting surrounding soft tissues and nerves.
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery (Co-Pilot)
Enhances safety and precision in decompressions and screw placement and allows for smaller incisions and less tissue disruption.
- Augmented and Virtual Reality Tools
Allow for surgical planning and visualization to improve outcomes in complex anatomy.
Benefits to Patients
- Higher Accuracy in Hardware Placement
Decreased risk of misplacement and revision surgery.
- Minimally Invasive Options
Smaller incisions, less muscle damage, and faster recovery.
- Improved Safety Profile
Enhanced visualization and real-time feedback reduce intraoperative risks.
- Better Outcomes, Faster Recovery
With reduced blood loss, shorter operative times, and less postoperative pain.
Common Procedures Using Enabling Technologies
- Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusions
- Complex Deformity Correction
- Revision Spine Surgery
- Cervical and Thoracolumbar Instrumentation
- MIS Decompression and Discectomy
Why Choose Us?
As a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Brandon A. Ortega stays at the forefront of surgical innovation, ensuring that each patient benefits from the safest, most advanced techniques available. Whether you're facing degenerative disc disease, spinal instability, or scoliosis, enabling technologies allow us to tailor a solution that is both precise and personalized to you.