A new advanced imaging technology helps surgeons confirm proper placement of spinal implants while saving time in the operating room (OR).

The DePuy Synthes Spine (Raynham, MA, USA) KICK System is an image-guided surgery technology that enables real-time intraoperative viewing of instrumentation and implants relative to patient anatomy, in order to permit proper pedicle screw placement. The system is based on Brainlab (Munich, Germany) optical tracking technology with laser guidance.

Using a small, portable infrared camera with a computer and monitor, the system moves easily between ORs and works together with existing X-ray equipment to support surgical workflow. A full high definition (HD) touch monitor displays up to four different X-ray images at one time, making X-ray equipment repositioning in order to capture different views unnecessary, and thus ultimately reducing radiation exposure and surgery time. The system is compatible with the proprietary FluoroExpress software module.

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