WHAT ARE THE NEWER TECHNOLOGIES USED IN THE MODERN SPINE SURGERY?
INFORMATION
They are mere technical aids, and not substitutes for correct patient examination, selection and surgical expertise.
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NEUROMICROSCOPE- Indispensable aid in most of the neuro-spine operations.
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RADIOFREQUENCY LESIONING MACHINE-Used for pain relief. Also for spinal cord and vertebral lesioning.
RADIOFREQUENCY LESIONING MACHINE-Used for pain relief. Also for spinal cord and vertebral lesioning.3. 
ENDOSCOPES- Used for better visualization of microscopic structures. Also used for endoscopic discectomies and other procedures
ENDOSCOPES- Used for better visualization of microscopic structures. Also used for endoscopic discectomies and other procedures4. 
MODERN TITANIUM IMPLANTS- Used for MRI compatible solid spine fixations
MODERN TITANIUM IMPLANTS- Used for MRI compatible solid spine fixations5.
TITANIUM AND PEEK CAGES – Used for fusions, vertebral body replacements ETC
TITANIUM AND PEEK CAGES – Used for fusions, vertebral body replacements ETC6. 
BMP- (Bone Morphogenic Protein)- Used for vertebral fusion procedures.
BMP- (Bone Morphogenic Protein)- Used for vertebral fusion procedures.7.
OZONE NEUCLEOLYSIS- Still in the experimental stage. Used for early disc prolapse.
OZONE NEUCLEOLYSIS- Still in the experimental stage. Used for early disc prolapse.8.
BONE CEMENT- Newer types of bone cements are available for vertebroplasties.
BONE CEMENT- Newer types of bone cements are available for vertebroplasties.9.
LASER- Can be used for some select spinal procedures
LASER- Can be used for some select spinal procedures