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Scoliosis: A "Must Use" Device For International Orthopaedic Surgeries
A new, innovative and 'patient specific' technology related to
scoliosis (the condition that results in extreme and debilitating
curvature of the spine) now allows doctors to accurately target
potential problem areas before the possibility of scoliosis
surgery takes place. This technology will enable doctors to
quickly identify issues and then relay that information to
patients. Relaying uniquely identifiable information to a patient
about their condition, will give them the ability to make better
informed choices concerning their overall health and well being -
particularly as it involves exploring all viable scoliosis
treatment options.
This revolutionary tool, dubbed an ACRM (Anatomically Correct
Reference Model) recreates a three-dimensional anatomical model
which accurate ly mimics the structure of a patient's spine or
other skeletal area (e.g. skull); thereby, enhancing the doctor's
ability to see in greater detail what that patient's spine looks
like. The information can be used to develop appropriate
strategies which will provide better insight for future scoliosis
surgeries. Additionally, by sharing this (three-dimensional
replicated) information with patients, it keeps the patient fully
engaged and affords them the means to better navigate through the
course of options concerning their own health - as they see
fit.
By utilizing this three-dimensional model technology, not only
will it cut down on potential risks to the patient but reduce
total surgery time by 10-15% - in addition, to saving tens of
thousands of dollars in surgical costs. Making sound evaluations
concerning scoliosis of the spine based upon these new
three-dimensional images, is incredibly beneficial to both doctor
and patient. However, as beneficial as it may be, the technology
is still relatively unknown. Being a proactive participant is the
responsibility of individual patients in bringing this innovative
option to the attention of their physicians, as part of a
comprehensive plan of action.
Due of the inherent risks involved with any surgery, in
particular, the potential need for a patient to undergo a
scoliosis operation – it is vitally important that patients have
access to as much relevant information as there is available.
Technology such as this, capable of providing an accurate three
dimensional model (accurate to 1/35th of a millimeter) of that
particular person's skeletal area, may revolutionize modern
medicine by the way in which preoperative patient care is managed
in the future.
Any credible treatment for scoliosis should therefore include
this amazing three-dimensional medical advancement. However,
should a patient's doctor be unaware of this important
breakthrough, it then becomes the patient's responsibility to
inform them.scoliosis treatment
Back Pain: Innovative New Three-dimensional Models Save Thousands In Operation Costs
Many people experience some form of backache in the course of
their lives. Lower, or lumbar, back pain tends to be quite
prevalent and ultimately stems from the fact that we humans walk
upright, thus putting tremendous stress on the lower spine over
the years.
Back pain can be acute or chronic and derives from a variety of
causes, one of the main ones being nerve impingement. This
happens when a nerve running through the spinal column is touched
or pinched. Common causes of nerve impingement are herniated
discs and degenerated discs.
What are the treatment options for chronic lumbar pain
?
• Back braces have been found to help reduce pain by restricting
the movement of the spine
• Pain medications are often useful. However their main effect is
on the brain, resulting in
central nervous system side effects such as drowsiness and
addiction.
• Physical therapy can help as therapists employ massage, heat
treatment, whirlpool baths, ultrasound
and individualized exercises.
• Chiropractic has also been shown to have some effectiveness in
pain relief through spinal
manipulation. However the efficacy of chiropractors in chronic
pain relief has not been well established.
• Spinal decompression has had some success with bulging and
herniated discs in that it gently separates the vertebrae over a
period of weeks, helping to diffuse water, oxygen and nutrients
to the injured site.
But when all else fails, people with chronic back pain turn to
the orthopaedic surgical professional to heal the cause of their
pain. Until recently, the best tools that orthopedists have had
in their diagnostic and treatment arsenals were the MRI and CT
scans.
Now, thanks to the groundbreaking, patent pending process known
as stereolithography, an actual three dimensional model of a
particular patient’s spine can be made from his or her MRI or CT
scans. An expert stereolithographer, using a bone-like powder,
creates a full-sized model that is accurate to 1/35th of a
millimeter. With such a model in front of him, the surgical
professional can determine ahead of time what instruments he or
she will actually need in the operation and even perform a
“dry-run” of the surgery, thus reducing the actual surgery time.
This in turn reduces the patient’s cost by tens of thousands of
dollars. But more importantly it also reduces the patient’s
risks.
When surgery becomes necessary, the 3D model
should be a requirement.
Back Discomfort: Revolutionary 3D Models Help In Pre-Surgical Planning
People who suffer from Back pain know how tough it can be to
discover the exact problems within their backs. Even more tough
is finding the right treatment.
Often chiropractic therapies are effective because their holistic
approach in actually handling the spine of a conscious patient.
An experienced chiropractor has a sort of sixth sense aided by an
enhanced sense of touch and an awareness of pain. Sometimes
physical therapists have a similar understanding. However even
they cannot know for certain what lies on the inner side of a
human spine. Though they palpate, and interpret tension in parts
of the back to gain an understanding of the spine, they aren’t
all knowing.
Unfortunately when chiropractic therapies fail because of bone or
disk deterioration, or other severe damage, one is forced to go
to an orthopaedic surgeon. Back surgery should always a last
resort as treatment for a back ache. Unfortunately with lower
back pain it is sometimes the only answer. Only after one has
tried every other resource, worn back braces and seen many
physical therapists and received spinal decompression therapy
from a few different chiropractors should they consider
surgery.
A innovative new diagnostic tool enables surgeons to prepare
better for a specific surgery. ACRM Corp has brought a whole new
dimension to Back pain diagnostics and pre surgery evaluation.
The new process creates a three dimensional model of a specific
patient’s spine, based on CT and MRI scans. This enables the
surgeon to completely examine and even practice on a working
replica of the patient’s entire back in a way previously
impossible. The procedure is brand new and so many orthopaedic
surgeons still aren’t using it. Eventually it is expected to
become the industry standard. Eventually three-dimensional models
of each spine will probably be made mandatory before surgery.
The cost of a patient three-dimensional model is only a thousand
dollars, or about half the price of an MRI scan. spine surgeries
often cost over $150,000 dollars. Thus having a three-dimensional
model created is relatively cost effective as an additional
diagnostic tool which will improve the outcome of a costly and
potentially dangerous procedure. Patients should request, or at
least suggest three-dimensional models to their orthopaedic
surgeons who may not be aware of this newly released technology.
Three-dimensional models might also be helpful to other non
surgical situations as well.
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