WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) – United Regional Health Care System has announced the latest innovative machine to assist with back surgery.
The O-arm is a mobile X-ray system that allows surgeons to increase precision during surgery. This technology allows people to receive the best care while staying close to home.
Stealth navigators and O-arms are the latest technology at United Regional's disposal.
Both of these provide 2D and 3D images of the patient, allowing surgeons to obtain more accurate images than previously available freehand.
“They were using it based on the X-rays they took, but they had to make larger incisions to examine the spine and see where they could place the hardware. Three-dimensional interaction. Because of the level of accuracy in our operational images, we are now able to make smaller incisions,” said Ann D. Dabovich, Chief Operating Officer, United Regional Health System.
Dr. Sven Hochheimer was one of the surgeons who raised the need for new technology, and his experience led him to believe that this would be beneficial for hospitals.
“I wanted to take a technique that I knew well and see that it was successful and could be applied to the treatment of patients,” said neurosurgeon Dr. Sven Hochheimer.
United Regional is excited to offer this to our community, as this allows people to stay close to their region instead of traveling to a large city.
“I can confidently keep people here and perform surgeries near where their support systems are. Close to where their families are, and frankly what I hear from most of my patients. and where they want to go,” Dr. Hochheimer said.
“We want to take care of our community, and that means doing everything we can to provide that care here in Wichita Falls,” Dabovich said.
Hochheimer said telling patients that they're going to be okay gives them confidence.
“We are really pleased that the hospital has committed to this investment for our community, to ensure we have the best technology possible and to perform surgeries safely and quickly.” Dr. Hochheimer said.
Surgeons are already using O-arms, and the new technology has shortened surgery and recovery times.
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