Spine surgeons in the last seven days marked major tech debuts on the regional and national levels.
1. Jeffrey Gum, MD, performed the world’s first case using Medtronic’s Stealth AXiS spine robot. The Stealth AXiS is made to streamline surgical workflows and supports faster operating room times, improves precision and uses a cloud-based ecosystem to enhance preoperative planning. It also uses AI integration to support screw placement and has a real-time alignment tracking system.
2. Aaron Creek, MD, performed the first U.S. case using Captiva Spine’s WatchTower navigation powered by Mirra. The system uses Mirra to automate 2D-to-3D registration using pre-op CT and C-arm scans. This eliminates the need for intraoperative CT imaging, improving its adoptability.
3. Daniel Park, MD, performed the first case in the Midwest using the ActiveL artificial disc.
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
