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Archive >  Spinal Surgery 2007

Spine Surgery's Essential Equipment

Here are the instruments and equipment needed to establish this growing specialty.

Mick Perez-Cruet; and Ramiro Perez de la Torre

Whether you're adding spine surgery to an existing facility or building a new center from scratch, here's a rundown of the equipment you need to consider. Many companies produce a wide range of equipment, so you have a lot of options. The actual equipment you'll need depends on your surgeons' preferences and your facility's case mix, but some devices are standard for any facility that offers minimally invasive spinal procedures. Here's a review:

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