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What to Look for in a Neurosurgical Microscope

How to select a scope that provides years of use, safe patient care and satisfied surgeons.

Nathan Nitzky, BS, RN, CNOR (Scottsdale, Ariz.)

There's much to consider when buying a neuro scope. Price. C-arm compatibility. Service and repair. Cross-specialty/service versatility. New vs. refurbished. Warranty and extended service contracts. Expandability. Durability. Me? I'm concerned about my scopes getting bumped and bruised.

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Equipping Your OR, Imaging, Spine/Neurosurgery

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