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three-dimensional Models of Spinal Columns Make Miracles Happen
If you are contemplating something as critical as spinal surgery, no doubt you are finding out as much as you can about orthopaedic surgeons and orthopedic surgery. This is important, as the physician is just a person, too. They may not even be aware of the new, innovative technology to which you are about to be introduced.
Consider what would happen if construction workers had to do construction on a building by just looking at a drawing. Sounds ridiculous, right? That is basically what the spinal surgeon has been limited to with previous technology. Now, think of how precise a spinal surgery can be if the orthopedist had the benefit of being able to hold the patient’s actual spine in their hand, move it in three directions, and view it from all sides. There is simply no reason for your orthopaedic surgical professional to attempt surgery on your spine without it. The 3-D 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 advantageous tool.
ACRMs (Anatomically Correct Reference Models) are revolutionary three-dimensional anatomically correct and patient specific models which can greatly aid in spinal surgery and neurosurgery. These models allow the doctor to actually pre plan the spinal surgery before it happens, along with many other advantages:
The new 3-D models can: – Rotate anatomical features just as if the surgical professional were moving the patient’s body – Zoom in on body features for greater accuracy – Provide accurate measurements of length, width, and height inside the body which were simply not possible before (the three-dimensional models are accurate to 1/35th of a millimeter) – Reduce total surgical operating time, and thus cost
With such a technology, surgery is made much more mathematically accurate , to the point where the surgeon can, before even opening the body for surgery, pre plan the sizes and types of surgical instruments and implants she will need for the procedure, calculate the exact path that these instruments will need to enter and operate within the body, and identify any unseen issues that could result in surgical problems.
In summary, you are safer when your surgical professional uses a 3D model in the pre-surgical planning stage. If one must undergo an operation, they owe it to themselves to learn about (and then introduce to their physician) the ground-breaking 3-D 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.
ACRM Corp is leading the industry the production and sales of patient specific, Anatomically Correct, 3-D Reference Models, from CT and MRI scans to assist with skull or spine surgeries. Visit their website (www.ACRMcorp.com) for more information about how these 3-D models can help your orthopaedic physician in their pre-surgical planning.
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