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CD Horizon Spinal System
CD Horizon Eclipse Spinal System - Is based on the three-dimensional correction techniques developed by Professor and Spinal Surgeon Jean Dubousset. With the use of advanced materials and technology, such as finite element modeling, the CD Horizon Eclipse Spinal System provides greater options, exceptional performance, and enhanced versatility.Minimal Access Spinal Technologies have been pioneered out of developments in the field of orthopedic minimal access surgeries that have taken place over the past two decades.
Many surgical sub-specialties have used fiberoptic video cameras, endoscopes, catheters, and specially designed tools to assist them in performing surgery with much smaller incisions, more precision, less damage to the surrounding tissue, and faster recovery times. Today, some of these procedures have become the standard of care in orthopedics, cardiology, and gastrointestinal medicine. Most people are familiar with this type of technology in the form of "arthroscopic" surgery, which allows orthopedic surgeons to look inside joints like the knee and operate through very small incisions with a minimal amount of pain, scarring, and trauma to the muscles that move the knee. Many people have also become familiar with this type of technology in the form of the cardiac catheterizations that are used to treat coronary artery disease, and endoscopies that are used for the diagnosis and treatment of problems of the digestive tract.
The CD (Cotrel Dubousset) Horizon Eclipse Spinal System is designed to allow spine surgeons to correct abnormal curvatures of the spine with much smaller incisions and less damage to the muscles of the spine and rib cage than traditional anterior spinal "open" procedures. In the past, the anterior spinal approach has had the advantage of improved mobilization of the spine, fusion of fewer segments, and excision of the growth plates in young patients that may prevent the crankshaft phenomenon. As more surgeons gained experience with the anterior approach, it led to the development of a less invasive means of treatment with the goal of obtaining similar results.
The CD Horizon Eclipse Spinal System endoscopic approach for scoliosis incorporates all of the benefits of the open anterior spinal approach. In addition, there is improved visualization of the spine, with enhanced access to the disc spaces especially at the ends of curve, without the associated risks and poor cosmetic results from a thoracotomy incision. This feature allows for expedited patient rehabilitation and earlier discharge from the hospital with greatly improved cosmetic result.
It should be emphasized that endoscopic instrumentation and correction of Scoliosis is a very new type of scoliosis surgery. However, this is a very exciting step towards making spine surgery less traumatic and much easier for patients to tolerate.
It is important that you discuss the potential risks, complications, and benefits of the CD Horizon Eclipse Spinal System with your doctor prior to receiving treatment, and that you rely on your physician's judgment. Only your doctor can determine whether you are a suitable candidate for this treatment.