Innovation in Image-Guided Spine Intervention

ABSTRACT

Image-guided spine intervention continues to evolve and is still an intellectually active field. But it is important not to confuse market and commercial success with intellectual, medical, or long-term success. What drives this evolution and innovation, and where is the activity currently? The history of vertebroplasty is a good case in point.

KEYWORDS

Spine intervention - innovation - minimally invasive

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