The Lewisville, Texas–based company agreed to distribute the BoneMRI software in the U.S. It also announced the successful completion of the world’s first eight cases using BoneMRI with its 7D Flash navigation system.
BoneMRI creates a synthetic CT from an MRI imaging exam without the use of harmful radiation. This partnership aims to offer radiation-free preoperative imaging and spinal navigation using the Orthofix and MRIguidance technologies.
“Our team is passionate about optimizing clinical workflows and reducing radiation exposure to improve patient care and physician safety. In addition to removing the need for pre-operative radiation, this collaborative innovation also minimizes the number of pre-operative scans down to just one saving the healthcare system both time and money,” said Dr. Beau Standish, president of global enabling technologies at Orthofix. “This is truly revolutionary.”
7D Flash uses visible light to create a 3D image for surgical navigation in seconds. It enables faster, more efficient spinal procedures. The system utilizes novel and proprietary camera-based technology with machine-vision algorithms. Orthofix says it eliminates many long-standing frustrations of legacy surgical navigation platforms.
“We are excited and proud to see BoneMRI software enabling and complementing the 7D Flash navigation system to offer a completely radiation-free pre- and intra-operative workflow for our patients and to protect the surgical team,” said Marijn van Stralen, chief technology officer at MRIguidance. “This is the first time we have demonstrated the recurrent use of BoneMRI as an alternative to a CT scan. This marks the successful start to a fruitful collaboration with Orthofix to deliver radiation-free spine surgery.”
