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.
1.NEUROMICROSCOPE- Indispensable aid in most of the neuro-spine operations.
2.
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


4.
MODERN TITANIUM IMPLANTS- Used for MRI compatible solid spine fixations

5.
TITANIUM AND PEEK CAGES – Used for fusions, vertebral body replacements ETC


6.
BMP- (Bone Morphogenic Protein)- Used for vertebral fusion procedures.

7.
OZONE NEUCLEOLYSIS- Still in the experimental stage. Used for early disc prolapse.

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BONE CEMENT- Newer types of bone cements are available for vertebroplasties.

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LASER- Can be used for some select spinal procedures
