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Spine Localizer Components (© JNS:Spine)
Posted On: January 10, 2009
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Comments: No Responses Spine Localizer Components (© JNS:Spine) The Spine Localizer is composed of a central ring (R), on the perimeter of which four planar laser diodes (D) have been installed at right ... Read More...
A Spine Localizer Prototype
Posted On: January 10, 2009
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Comments: No Responses A Spine Localizer Prototype A prototype of spine localizer was made from the internal components of two laser levels and other readily available material. A second prototype with ... Read More...
Spine Localizer in Use (©2008 Delilah Cohn)
Posted On: January 10, 2009
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Comments: No Responses Spine Localizer in Use (©2008 Delilah Cohn) Artist's depiction of the spine localizer in use in conjuction with portable radiography for disc space localization. The localization steps consist of the folowing: 1. ... Read More...
Prototype Used in Surgery
Posted On: January 10, 2009
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Comments: No Responses Prototype Used in Surgery This prototype of the Spine Localizer was used in 76 consecutive patients and the results were published in February 2009 issue of Journal of Neurosurgery: ... Read More...
X-ray Obtained with the Spine Localizer
Posted On: January 10, 2009
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Comments: No Responses X-ray Obtained with the Spine Localizer This is the final output of the localization process. The two radio-opaque cables travel through or tightly straddle the target segment. The cables ... Read More...