Amitabh Gulati, MD
A second-generation version of a handheld ultrasound spinal navigation system is highly accurate in detecting the spinal midline and depth to the thoracic lamina and can correctly and quickly place a Tuohy needle for thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA), a study found.
The new version of the Accuro (Rivanna) device has patented image reconstruction technology for improved visualization of the posterior thoracic spine bony anatomy. It also compensates for ultrasound’s