Proving once again the quality and integrity of the medical community in Michigan's Great Southwest, a local neurosurgeon is being recognized for being on the leading edge of spinal surgery. Lakeland Health's Dr. Christian Sikorski has garnered formal recognition of a new procedure placing him at the forefront of the medical community as a result.
Dr. Sikorski's new procedure, which details the placement of solid screws during minimally-invasive spine surgery was submitted for review and in turn recognized by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine & Peripheral Nerves. Back in March, Dr. Sikorski presented his abstract at the 32nd Annual Spine Summit conducted in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Sikorski says, “The Spine Summit brings together minimally-invasive spine surgeons from across the nation and provides them with the opportunity to learn about this new and groundbreaking procedure and perhaps implement it with their own patients.”
Although solid screws are less expensive and stronger than their hollow counterparts, hollow screws have been the standard for use in minimally-invasive spine procedures due to the use of a guide wire that allowed for more accurate placement. However, as part of the newly created procedure, solid screws can now also be placed with 98-percent accuracy. To date, 23 patients at Lakeland Health have undergone spinal surgery using solid screws which may offer additional benefits including safety, longevity, and strength.
Lakeland's team of industry-leading experts continue to enhance the quality of life and health care for all of Michigan's Great Southwest.
