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Journal of Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Research | Volume 3

November 26-27, 2018 | Dubai, UAE

Spine and Spine Disorders

Addiction Research and Therapy

3rd International Conference on

International Conference on

Joint Event

Design and development of spinal fusion instrumentation (Protocols and Concepts)

Vijay K Goel

University of Toledo, USA

ome 30 years+ ago advent of pedicle screw-based fusion-

augmenting devices suitable for open surgical approaches

gained popularity. The devices did enhance the fusion across

the spinal segments but success rate in terms of pain was not

satisfactory. Surgeons and engineers-initiated use of dynamic

systems, including total disc replacementsunder thehypotheses

that these devices will restore spinal alignment and reduce the

adjacent segment degeneration. However, clinical data did not

support these hypotheses, at least in the USA. As a result, fusion

augmentation devices suitable for minimal surgical procedure

are gaining momentum. This talk will address the design and

development of several such devices, highlighting the need for

collaboration among surgeons and engineers for innovation.

Speaker Biography

Vijay K Goel received his doctorate in engineering from the University of New SouthWales,

Australia in 1978. At present, he is the distinguished University professor, Endowed Chair

& McMaster-Gardner professor of Orthopaedic Bioengineering, Co-Director, Engineering

Center for Orthopaedic Research Excellence (E-CORE), Departments of Bioengineering and

Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Toledo. Dr. Goel is known worldwide for his pioneering

research in the field of spinal disorders with multiple publications and peer-recognitions,

including four life-time achievement awards from four professional societies. He is also

a very experienced entrepreneur. He carries out various FDA required testing for most

multinational and start-up companies and is a consultant to various spine companies. He

is involved with the design and development of several spinal devices (cages, interspinous

spacers, facet screws, for example). As Co-Director of E-CORE, he sets the directions for

research and works with other staff to bring companies to the Center. He has served as

Chair of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Iowa, and at the University

of Toledo.