5 Things You Won & #039;t Want to Miss at NASS 2019

1. How to Get the Best Outcome from Your Robotics and Navigation System. Wednesday, 3:35 p.m. to 5:05 p.m., Room W471ab Faculty will examine the optimal workflow for robotics, navigation, and 3D-printed guides. They will also discuss the spine surgeon perception of robotics and navigation systems and their outcomes. Technology included in this session: Mazor X Stealth Edition and the Excelsius GPS Robotic System 2. Innovative Technology Presentations Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Skyline Ballroom W375d This session will highlight several different technologies that are being used in spine surgery including the use of augmented reality and a "virtual needle" for lumbar puncture, the Machine-vision Image Guided Surgery (MvIGS) system, and the Spineology Duo System. 3. The Real Deal of the Opioid Crisis Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:55 a.m., Skyline Ballroom W375ab This session includes several interesting presentations, including one on appropriate versus inappropriate use of opioids for acute pain and another on perioperative pain management in the era of an opioid crisis. 4. Surgical Innovation Lab Demos and Workshops Several companies are on tap to offer technology demonstrations and workshops throughout the conference, including Medtronic, Stryker, Globus Medical, Medacta, Misonix, Anchor Orthopedics, Orthofix, Relievant Medsystems, and Spineology. 5. Best Papers Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Roo...
Source: MDDI - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: Orthopedics Source Type: news