Technology

Cranial

Cyberknife® – Radiosurgery uses a precise beam of radiation to treat certain tumors of the brain and spine as well as arteriovenous malformations and other nerve problems.

Gliadel – This surgically implanted chemotherapy wafer has been shown to improve survival in patients diagnosed with high-grade brain tumors.

Spine

BMP – This protein stimulates a patient’s own body to create bone which reduces the need to take bone from their hip.

MIS – Minimally Invasive Surgery allows complex procedures to be performed through smaller openings, typically resulting in faster recovery and less pain.

Prestige® - The Prestige artificial disc is the most popular cervical disc replacement. Dr. Highsmith was a principal investigator of this device.

ProDisc – The ProDisc is the most advanced artificial lumbar disc replacement on the market. Dr. Highsmith trained with the inventor of this device.

Spinal Cord Stimulation – This therapy is ideal for patients who suffer from chronic radicular arm or leg pain.

X-Stop – X-Stop™ is the only FDA approved device to provide indirect decompression of the spinal nerves in patients with lumbar stenosis.

XLIF – This technique provides an alternative to standard midline back surgery.