Navigation system allows for surgical guidance tailored to surgeon preference and patient
Hillsdale Hospital now offers the VELYS™ Spine Navigation Platform, a navigation system that allows for surgical guidance tailored to surgeon preference and the patient. Spinal conditions are among the leading causes of chronic pain and disability, affecting millions worldwide.i
This navigation platform is designed to provide patients relief and address the uniquely complex needs of spine surgeons, including Neurosurgeon Amritraj Loganathan, MD, who performs neurosurgeries at Hillsdale Hospital.
L to R: Nicole Salloum, PA-C; DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant Jeff Sherman; Neurosurgeon Amritraj Loganathan, MD
“I have done more than 500 spinal navigation cases since starting to use this technology,” said Dr. Loganathan. “It allows the surgeon to have a three-dimensional view of the spine while placing instrumentation such as screws. Traditional fluoroscopy or x-rays during surgery only allow two dimensional views by contrast.”
Back and neck pain can significantly impact a person’s quality of life—limiting movement, disrupting daily activities and affecting mental health.ii Research shows that 40 percent of adults age 40 and over experience spinal degeneration, a number that rises to 80 percent by age 80.iii
“Spinal navigation is starting to become the standard of care for high quality spine surgery, and I am excited that Hillsdale Hospital is amongst the first in the nation to have this newest, most advanced piece of spinal navigation technology.”
The VELYS™ Spine Platform is designed to support a range of back and neck procedures. Hillsdale Hospital is excited to continue to focus on innovation and bring new technology to the wider Hillsdale area.
“Supporting the best possible outcomes for our patients has always been the number one priority at Hillsdale Hospital,” said Jeremiah J. Hodshire, president and chief executive officer. “Integrating systems like this equip our surgeons and staff to perform state-of-the art procedures at the highest standard of care.”
For more information about VELYS™ Spine at Hillsdale Hospital, visit hillsdalehospital.com/neurosurgery.
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i World Health Organization Website. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/low-back-pain Accessed May 28, 2025.
ii Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates, M4 Testing Report – Device Functionality Testing. February 06, 2025. Windchill #811112991 Rev C -Attachment.
iii Kumagai, G., Wada, K., Kudo, H. et al. The effect of low back pain and neck-shoulder stiffness on health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional population-based study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2021; 22:14.
iv Medical Advisory Secretariat. Artificial discs for lumbar and cervical degenerative disc disease -update: an evidence-based analysis. Ont Health Technol Assess Ser. 2006;6(10):1-98.
v Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates, Dynamic Compensation Testing. December 20, 2024. Windchill #811112714 Rev D -Attachment.
vi Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates, Usability Engineering Summative Evaluation Report – Device. January 07, 2025. Windchill #811112425 Rev A -Attachment.
Important Safety Information
The success of spinal fusion procedures depends on various factors, including age, weight, activity level, and overall health. As with any surgery, there are potential risks, and recovery time varies by patient. Only a qualified spine surgeon can determine whether a patient is a candidate for spinal fusion surgery.
Important Information: Prior to use, refer to the instructions for use supplied with the device(s) for indications, contraindications, side effects, warnings and precautions.
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