Dr. Abdul Baker, an Emirati
Neurosurgeon Practicing in Plano,
TX, pioneers navigated minimally invasive SI fusion
procedures for office-based surgery (OBS), maintaining patient
safety while enhancing efficiency and reducing healthcare system
costs.
PLANO,
Texas, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --
Neurosurgeon Dr. Abdul Baker, MD,
FAANS, FACS, FCNS, and Captiva Spine have set a new benchmark in
MIS spine surgery by performing their first navigated, office-based
sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion using conscious sedation (patient
awake). The procedure utilized Captiva Spine's advanced WatchTower
Spine Navigation System and TransFasten-PSF Posterior SI Fusion
System.
"Performing a sacroiliac joint fusion with
spine navigation in an office setting while the patient was awake
was a remarkable experience... doing this procedure with spine
navigation removes any anatomical ambiguity within the SI joint
while doing the procedure."
"Performing a sacroiliac joint fusion with spine navigation in
an office setting while the patient was awake was a remarkable
experience... doing this procedure with spine navigation removes
any anatomical ambiguity within the SI joint while doing the
procedure."
Setting New Standards in Spine Surgery
Minimally invasive spinal procedures aim to enhance the quality
of care and lower the economic burden on the healthcare system by
incurring less cost throughout the treatment of care. This
office-based procedure marks a significant milestone in surgical
navigation and heralds a new era in outpatient spine care,
emphasizing clinical efficacy, safety, and economic
stewardship.
Sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion connects the pelvis to the bottom
of the spine, known as the sacrum. This joint often suffers from
dysfunction, causing debilitating pain. SI Fusion treatments can be
invasive, but Dr. Baker's office-based clinical approach using
spine navigation offers a transformative solution in this case.
"Performing a sacroiliac joint fusion with spine navigation in
an office setting while the patient was awake was a remarkable
experience. The patient responded very well, and I look forward to
making this a standard procedure in my practice," said Dr. Baker.
"While the SI fusion can be done using fluoroscopic imaging,
performing this procedure with spine navigation removes any
anatomical ambiguity within the SI joint. That alone ushers many
opportunities for my patients, peers, and myself."
By performing the SI joint fusion with surgical navigation and
the patient awake (under light sedation), Dr. Baker minimizes
general anesthesia risks to ensure a swift recovery. The procedure
was efficient, and the patient was discharged soon after the
operation.
Dale Mitchell, president of
Captiva Spine, said, "We are proud to be part of this achievement.
The WatchTower spine navigation technology demonstrates how
surgical navigation can assist even the most capable surgeon to
deliver the clinical and economical solutions their patients
demand."
WatchTower Spine Navigation Technology
The WatchTower Spine Navigation System by Captiva Spine is an
advanced platform designed to streamline surgical workflows and
enhance precision. WatchTower:
- Eliminates the need for facilities to purchase an
intra-operative CT scanner – Making navigation technology
applicable to smaller medical centers, Ambulatory Surgery Centers
(ASC), and office-based budgets.
- Uses a proprietary registration process that preserves the
potential for percutaneous procedures – Which may reduce operative
morbidity.
- Virtually eliminates radiation exposure – Enhancing safety.
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A Breakthrough in Office-Based SI Joint Fusion
Dr. Baker used the TransFasten-PSF Posterior SI Fusion System
for the SI joint fusion. TransFasten affords surgeons and
patients:
- Posterior Approach – Potentially reducing operative time and
Neurovascular complications.
- Posterior SI Fusion Site Preparation – Allows efficient joint
preparation for fusion and press-fit implant placement.
- Stabilization of the SI Joint – The geometry of the TransFasten
implant, which bridges across the SI joint, is designed to
stabilize the joint without unduly disrupting anatomy and creating
new pain generators.
- Structural Allograft Implant – A custom allograft implant
includes a large trans-joint graft window to accommodate a biologic
fusion.
About Dr. Abdul Baker
Dr. Abdul Baker is one of
Texas's most trusted
neurosurgeons, known for his vast experience in the field,
extensive training, and commitment to minimally invasive
techniques. He performed the first robotic spine surgery in the
Middle East, Africa, and Abu
Dhabi in March 2022 and has
performed SI joint surgery for the past 10 years. He holds a
Doctorate of Medicine from Wright State
University. He completed an internship at Cleveland
Clinic/Fairview Hospital and a spine fellowship at the University of Louisville and Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Baker continues to
advance his neurosurgical practice as a Fellow of the American
Association of Neurologic Surgeons, Associate Fellow of the
American College of Surgery, and a Fellow of the Congress of
Neurologic Surgeons.
Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Baker actively collaborates
with industry leaders to develop innovative spinal technologies.
His efforts ensure patients receive cutting-edge treatments. By
integrating these technologies into his practice, Dr. Baker is
advancing the future of spine surgery with more effective and less
invasive options.
Get Enabling Technology in Your Office-Based Facility or ASC
For those interested in seeing the ASC-READY WatchTower Spine
Navigation System in action, along with our range of cervical,
lumbar, and SI fusion solutions, Captiva Spine® invites you to
visit our website at www.captivaspine.com/spine-navigation to
schedule a demonstration. We welcome inquiries from healthcare
providers, surgical facilities, and distribution professionals. To
get in touch with us directly, please email our team at
info@captivaspine.com
About Captiva Spine, Inc.
Captiva Spine, founded in 2007, is a privately held medical
device company that brings healthcare providers, distribution
professionals, and surgical facilities together with innovative
spinal care solutions. With a focus on quality, Captiva Spine
strives to create reliable systems that provide clinical and
economical solutions to the spine market.
Captiva Spine – Navigating Today.
1. Published online November 24,
2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3171/2023.9.SPINE23422
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