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Review
. 2023 Oct 9;13(10):2028.
doi: 10.3390/life13102028.

Emerging Technologies within Spine Surgery

David Foley  1 , Pierce Hardacker  2 , Michael McCarthy  3
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Review

Emerging Technologies within Spine Surgery

David Foley et al. Life (Basel). .

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Abstract

New innovations within spine surgery continue to propel the field forward. These technologies improve surgeons' understanding of their patients and allow them to optimize treatment planning both in the operating room and clinic. Additionally, changes in the implants and surgeon practice habits continue to evolve secondary to emerging biomaterials and device design. With ongoing advancements, patients can expect enhanced preoperative decision-making, improved patient outcomes, and better intraoperative execution. Additionally, these changes may decrease many of the most common complications following spine surgery in order to reduce morbidity, mortality, and the need for reoperation. This article reviews some of these technological advancements and how they are projected to impact the field. As the field continues to advance, it is vital that practitioners remain knowledgeable of these changes in order to provide the most effective treatment possible.

Keywords: innovation; spine; surgery; technology.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Lateral cervical spine radiograph demonstrating cervical sagittal vertical axis (cSVA) and T1 slope.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Titanium (left) and PEEK (right) lumbar interbody implants are demonstrated.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Lateral radiograph of the cervical spine following cervical disc arthroplasty at C5/6 (left). The M6-CTM Artificial Cervical Disc (right).
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