Research/Technology
The Silicon Valley Spine Institute is involved in research to improve the treatment options and surgical outcomes of patients who suffer with pain from spinal disorders. We participate in clinical trials involving new surgical techniques and spinal implants. We have ongoing research regarding clinical outcomes following spine surgery of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.
- RESEARCH STUDIES:
a. "Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with X-STOP IPD in Moderately Symptomatic Patients"
b. "A Prospective Evaluation of FormaGraft with Bone Marrow Aspirate in XLIF Patients"
c. "Research in the field of Biologics, Lateral Access Surgery and Education Services"
d. "BRYAN Continued Access Arm – Pivotal IDE Study"
e. "A Prospective, Non-Randomized, Multi-Center Evaluation of the eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion XLIF Approach for the Treatment of Adult Scoliosis"
f. "Linkage Analysis and Gene Mapping of Familial Spinal Disorders (Scoliosis, Scheuermann’s Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar Disc Disease, Osteosporosis"
g. "Prognostic DNA Testing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis"
h. "A Pivotal Multi-Center Trial Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Nuvasive's Lumbar TDR Device in Patients with Single-Level Degenerative Disc Disease"