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October 2006 (Chicago, IL) — The
International Museum of Surgical
Science recently opened a new
exhibit featuring the Accu-SPINA®
device, a physiotherapeutic
spinal treatment device
manufactured by North American
Medical Corporation. While the
museum features over 7,000
medical instruments which are
considered to have historical
significance within the medical
community, the Accu-Spina
represents one of the first
exhibits reflecting the more
recent trend in healthcare
towards less invasive
procedures.
Nestled amongst the amputation
saw with reversible blade, the
Lindbergh perfusion pump and
even an iron lung, the addition
of the Accu-Spina device
demonstrates a burgeoning
awareness amongst orthopedic and
neurosurgical professionals that
sometimes the patient interest
is best served with treatments
that stimulate and promote the
bodies natural abilities to
heal- without radical
intervention. Renown orthopedic
surgeon, Dr. Leon Brooks of
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in
Los Angeles, was quoted saying:
“This spine care system will
revolutionize the management of
pain emanating from the spine. I
believe non-surgical
intervertebral differential
dynamics therapy (IDD Therapy®)
will not only reduce the need
for back surgery, but will also
help to reduce the high costs to
industry and the American people
in general.”
The museum was opened in 1954
and is a division of the
International College of
Surgeons. Its mandate is to
provide education on pioneering
and innovative medical devices
from around the world. The
patented and patent pending
Accu-Spina® system is the only
spine care device certified to
perform IDD Therapy® treatment,
a computer directed treatment
protocol that applies
mobilization to specific spine
levels to relieve pressure and
spasm effects while promoting
internal healing.
For more information on the
International Museum of Surgical
Science, go to:
www.imss.org |
