Computer Guided Navigation

Computer guided navigation can help make minimally-invasive surgeries easier and safer – offering a more precise alternative to traditional open back surgery.

WHAT IS COMPUTER GUIDED NAVIGATION?

Computer guided navigation involves planning your procedure and performing surgery in real-time, guided by detailed images of your spine. Using 3D images of your back and virtual images of the surgeon’s instruments and tools, we are able to navigate the spine’s anatomy, visualize deformities, and implant screws with unrivaled precision.

THE BENEFITS

Increased accuracy: With computer guided navigation, more accurate screw placement is possible.

Decreased radiation: The technology can reduce or eliminate the need for X-rays when planning and performing your procedure.

Improved patient outcomes: Enhanced precision increases the safety of spine surgeries, which in turn improves patient outcomes and results in fewer complications.

Shorter hospital stay: Because screw placement can be done minimally invasively, there is less muscle trauma and bleeding allowing patients to have less pain after surgery potentially allowing for a shorter hospital stay.

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HOW THIS TECHNOLOGY WORKS

An intraoperative CT scan is taken to map out your spine anatomy. These images are then loaded onto a computer that will create detailed, 3D images of your spine that allow us to plan every aspect of your procedure and plot the placement of screws and other implants.

During surgery, the instruments used contain LEDs that communicate with the computer in real-time. An optical camera stationed in the operating room receives signals from the instruments – allowing us to visualize the procedure in real-time.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY PROVIDERS

Spine Surgeons

Dr. Thomas Dowling

Dr. Laurence Mermelstein

Dr. Hargovind DeWal

Dr. Sushil Basra

Dr. Christopher Frendo

Practice Policy Update Regarding COVID-19

Dear Patients:

Our patients, employees and family are our top priority at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

We ask you to not visit any of our locations if you have symptoms such as fever, sneezing, coughing and possible shortness of breath.

Please cancel your appointment and re-schedule once you are feeling better and are no longer suffering with symptoms.

Only non-symptomatic patients will be seen. No exceptions.

Accompanying family members – including children – are asked to remain in the waiting area and will not be allowed to enter the exam rooms.

During this time of high concern regarding the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we are taking extra precautions to maintain the highest possible standards of safety and cleanliness. Please be advised that we are carefully following recommendations from both the CDC and WHO and are here to help guide you through this time if needed.

Some steps we are taking to keeping safe:

We know how important cleanliness is and always maintain the highest standards of cleanliness. To further offer you peace of mind, we have increased the frequency of the cleaning of our office.

Rest assured that hand washing is strictly followed. Hand sanitizer is available to all staff and patients.

Additionally, if you have recently traveled to a country with high rates of the coronavirus or have been on a cruise, please reschedule your visit for at least 14 days from your return date. We will gladly accommodate your needs to reschedule. At that time, a telehealth interface can be arranged if necessary.

Find up-to-date and accurate information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website and feel free to reach out with questions.

- Your team at Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C.

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