Considering Total Joint Replacement?
Come hear Nicholas Abidi, MD & Christian Heywood, MD in the Education Center at Dominican Hospital on Thursday, January 17th, from 6-730 PM.
Call 831-457-7034 to register.
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Safe & Effective for Pediatrics 3D Printed Guidance System for Pedicle Screws for Treatment of Scoliosis
The Award-Winning FIREFLY provides a pre-surgical plan concierge that is created using a three-dimensional, exact replica of the patient’s spine. The 3D printed patient-specific guides mechanically constrain the drill and tap to follow the pre-selected trajectories.
Accuracy & Radiation Reduction
Every spine is unique, and every 3D printed FIREFLY Guide is customized to match each vertebra, Patient exact bone model is included. System is safe & effective for pediatric patients.
Efficiency & Affordability
Key Benefits
– No Upfront Capital Expenditures (Single Use)
– No Equipment Obsolescence
– Eliminate Scheduling Conflicts
– No Intraoperative Fluoroscopy Required
– Compatible with Virtually all Pedicle Screw Systems
– FDA Cleared for use in Pediatrics and Adults
99.7% Accuracy
Jeffrey Kanel, MD, MS on FireFly:
“I have found Firefly to be an outstanding new tool in the treatment of scoliosis for people of all ages, from toddlers to adults. It allows more efficiency and accuracy in our surgical treatment, increasing safety and improving outcomes. I am thrilled to be the first scoliosis surgeon in Northern California to be able to offer this treatment to our patients.”
Last week, Dr. Murray traveled to Alberta, Canada for the USA Hockey World Junior A Championship as the Team Physician. After playing their hearts out, the team’s hard work paid off and they won Gold on Sunday, December 16! Dr. Murray not only won a Gold medal as a player earlier this year at the Senior World Hockey Tournament, but also a Team Physician with USA Hockey. What a year for Dr. Murray
Bonnyville, AB – Dec 13 2018 – Team USA during the 2018 World Junior A Challenge at the R.J. Lalonde Arena in Bonnyville, Alberta, Canada (Photo: Matthew Murnaghan/Hockey Canada)
Dr. Gidvani was invited to speak at the last NASS meeting in Los Angeles. This panel is titled “Ask the Experts: Ideal Treatment for a Symptomatic Grade I/II L4-5 Spondylolisthesis.” View the panel discussion below:
“Nicholas Abidi of OrthoNorCal said it takes more than immobilizing the ankle with medical tape because rushers ‘are literally exploding through and carrying people.’”
As college football players approach graduation, playing in the NFL is a common dream. Unfortunately, the fate of their athletic careers can often be determined by an accident, on or off the field, that could end it all. Many are questioning what the fate of Bryce Love’s football career has in store as he heals from a left ankle injury. However, Love isn’t too concerned as his goal is to become a Pediatrician and help undeserved communities. What is in store for Love’s future, medicine or the NFL?
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