Ask any surgeon and they will agree: precision is paramount. This is especially
true for neurosurgery, which deals with the ultra-sensitive areas of the
spinal cord, brain, and cerebrovascular system. When placing a surgical
insert in the spine, for example, the difference between a successful
procedure and the patient requiring follow-up surgery can be a matter
of microscopic detail.
To increase precision, improve patient safety, and maximize the chance
for a successful outcome, it’s critical for neurosurgeons to operate
using the most advanced surgical technology available. That’s why
Casa Colina Hospital and the Inland Neurosurgery Institute (INI) have
adopted use of the O-arm™, a 2D/3D imaging system that equips surgeons
with real-time imaging abilities during the actual procedure.
Why is this capability so important? Well, for all the planning that goes
into a spinal surgery—and it is a
lot—something unexpected can always arise mid-procedure, and we need
to be prepared. Taking into account the unique anatomy of each patient,
the O-arm offers a 3D display of the surgical site that provides surgeons
with real-time feedback.
Used in tandem with a navigation system like the StealthStation, the O-arm’s
high-quality images give surgeons the unique ability to visualize the
internal anatomy of the patient in a way that 2D imaging, such as a fluoroscopic
image, does not. This means more accurate incisions and placement of surgical
screws, resulting in faster patient recovery and improved outcomes.
Just as importantly, the O-arm lets the surgical team assess the results
of the procedure right when it is complete. If something is amiss, they
can address it before the patient leaves the operating room. This lowers
the risk of the patient requiring follow-up surgery due to otherwise unforeseen
complications that arise days, weeks, or months later.
We know nobody wants to undergo surgery. The neurosurgeons at INI will
explore non-invasive interventions whenever possible to treat injury and
disease of the spine. But sometimes, surgery is the only way to ensure
patients can return to the life they love with little or no pain. In that
case, you should always seek out an experienced neurosurgeon who operates
with the newest, most state-of-the-art surgical equipment, like the O-arm.
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare offers comprehensive therapeutic
and neurosurgical services to assess and treat pain, weakness, or numbness
in the back, neck, arms, and legs that is the result of spinal injury
or disease. If you would like to learn more about our services, call 909/596-7733,
ext. 3900.