New software aims to map the perfect back surgery

NCT ID NCT02606695

Summary

This study tested whether using special planning software before and during spine surgery helps surgeons achieve better spinal alignment. It involved 306 adults who needed surgery to fuse parts of their spine. Researchers checked if the detailed digital plans led to improved patient outcomes and correct spinal positioning after the operation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Augusta Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists

    Augusta, Georgia, 30909, United States

  • Carilion Clinic (Roanoke)

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24013, United States

  • Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates (CNSA)

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States

  • Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • Dupage Medical Group Spine Institute

    Naperville, Illinois, 60540, United States

  • Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education

    Tampa, Florida, 33637, United States

  • Jacobs Institute/UB Neurosurgery, Inc.,

    Amherst, New York, 14226, United States

  • Neurosurgical Medical Clinic, Inc.

    San Diego, California, 92123, United States

  • Orthopaedic Specialty Institute (OSI)

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

    Morris, Illinois, 60450, United States

  • Scripps Clinic Medical Group

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

  • Spine Center at Great Neck

    Great Neck, New York, 11021, United States

  • Spine Colorado

    Durango, Colorado, 81301, United States

  • University Spine Center

    Wayne, New Jersey, 07470, United States

  • University of Minnesota

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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