MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is the first hospital in California to add Stryker's Q Guidance system with Spine Guidance software, according to a Jan. 30 news release.
The system uses optical tracking, a proprietary camera and advanced instrumentation to support efficiency in spine surgery. The software has customizable dashboards to let surgeons tailor the system to their workflow preferences.
"The Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance Software truly streamlines every aspect of spine surgery, from preoperative planning to intraoperative execution," Brandon Ortega, MD, said in the release. "This technology not only improves precision but also provides Long Beach Medical Center with customization capabilities that are needed to optimize outcomes for our patients."