4 insights into how University of Colorado spine surgeons are customizing spine surgery

Aurora-based University of Colorado Hospital spine surgeons are using 3-D scans for more customized spine surgery, according to 9 News.

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Here are four insights:

 

1. The EOS technology allows the surgeons to order rods tailored to each individual patient.

 

2. Surgeons implemented the technology to facilitate long-term posture correction and pain relief.

 

3. The hospitals’ providers would all use various X-ray images prior to using EOS technology. The EO imaging allows providers to have a better sense for how patients overcompensate for various back injuries in their posture.

 

4. The technology accelerates the surgical process because surgeons can better plan using the images.

 

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