Neurosurgeons use a wide array of tools when repairing problems with
the brain or spine. There is always room in the neurosurgeon's toolkit
for innovative medical devices that can provide more effective and
safer care, or new treatment options. Our physicians are working with
members of the University of Texas’ biomedical engineering department
to develop new medical technologies for brain and spine surgery.
NeuroTexas
Institute scientists are currently working with University of Texas
research labs to develop new technology that enables real-time
monitoring of blood-oxygen levels in the brain. This device would find
its way into a microscope-based surgery platform, and provide surgeons
with near-instantaneous snapshots of blood flow through the brain. It
may greatly facilitate locating and repairing aneurysms or clots in the
blood vessels of the brain.
NeuroTexas Institute is also
sponsoring a research project with University of Texas biomedical
engineering students to develop an assistive device for spine
surgery. This device is intended to offer safer and more effective
surgery for patients with osteoporosis that require surgery to repair
spine problems.
